March weather forecast
Nelson, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Nelson, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Nelson's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from February's fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) to a refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) is experienced in Nelson.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Nelson, in March, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Nelson, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Nelson are January through April, November and December. In Nelson, Virginia, during March, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Nelson, there are 7.9 snowfall days, and 6.77" (172mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Nelson, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Nelson is 6.9h.

UV index

In Nelson, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Nelson?

In March, in Nelson, the average high-temperature is 57.7°F (14.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Nelson?

In March, the average relative humidity in Nelson, Virginia, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Nelson in March?

In March, in Nelson, Virginia, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout March, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Nelson?

In Nelson, in March, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Nelson have in March?

In Nelson, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Nelson?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:36 pm EDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Nelson have in March?

In Nelson, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Nelson?

In Nelson, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Nelson, VA

Average temperature in March - Nelson, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Nelson, VA

Average pressure in March - Nelson, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Nelson, VA

Average wind speed in March - Nelson, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Nelson, VA

Average humidity in March - Nelson, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Nelson, VA

Average rainfall in March - Nelson, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in March
Nelson, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Nelson, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Nelson, VA

Average snowfall in March - Nelson, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

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
Nelson, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Nelson, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 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
Nelson, VA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Nelson, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Nelson, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Nelson, VA

Average UV index in March - Nelson, VA
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Nelson, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Nelson, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Nelson, VA

Average visibility in March - Nelson, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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