March weather forecastNew Castle, VA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in New Castle, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 35.4°F (1.9°C).Temperature
The shift from February to March is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C) during March.Humidity
In New Castle, Virginia, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In New Castle, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In New Castle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.5 days and collects up to 25.04" (636mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of snow.Daylight
In New Castle, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:14 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:42 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
In New Castle, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.UV index
In New Castle, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
New Castle, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 53.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in March
New Castle, VA
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
New Castle, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in March
New Castle, VA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in March
New Castle, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").
Average rainfall days in March
New Castle, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
New Castle, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
New Castle, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
New Castle, VA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
New Castle, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in March
New Castle, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
New Castle, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
New Castle, VA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
