March weather forecastNewport, VA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Newport, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34°F (1.1°C) and 51.8°F (11°C).Temperature
March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a cool 51.8°F (11°C). Throughout the month of March, Newport reports a steady low-temperature average of 34°F (1.1°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Newport, in March, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Newport, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.4 days and collects up to 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Newport, Virginia, in March, during 5.2 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Newport, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 19.96" (507mm) 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 6:51 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Newport, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:44 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Newport, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 51.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Newport, 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
Newport, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Newport, VA
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Newport, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in March
Newport, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Newport, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.11"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Newport, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Newport, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Newport, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Newport, VA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Newport, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Newport, VA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
