March weather forecast
Mount Vernon, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Mount Vernon, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.4°F (3°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) in February to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). Mount Vernon in March experiences a low-temperature average of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mount Vernon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.2 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.4 snowfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mount Vernon, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Mount Vernon, Virginia, is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Mount Vernon is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Mount Vernon?

Mount Vernon in March has an average high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March in Mount Vernon?

In March, in Mount Vernon, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, Virginia, in March, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Vernon have in March?

In March, the average day length in Mount Vernon, Virginia, is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Mount Vernon?

On the first day of March in Mount Vernon, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Mount Vernon?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Mount Vernon, Virginia, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Mount Vernon?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Mount Vernon, Virginia, is 6.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Mount Vernon?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Mount Vernon, VA

Average temperature in March - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Mount Vernon, VA

Average pressure in March - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Mount Vernon, VA

Average wind speed in March - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Mount Vernon, VA

Average humidity in March - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Mount Vernon, VA

Average rainfall in March - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in March
Mount Vernon, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Mount Vernon, VA

Average snowfall in March - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Mount Vernon, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mount Vernon, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Mount Vernon, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Mount Vernon, VA

Average UV index in March - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Mount Vernon, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Mount Vernon, VA

Average visibility in March - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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