March weather forecastPrater, VA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Prater, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).Temperature
March's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's frosty 44.6°F (7°C) to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). Prater registers a consistent average low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Prater, Virginia, is 79%.Rainfall
In Prater, in March, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Prater, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Prater. In Prater, in March, during 6.1 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Prater, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 22.36" (568mm) of snow.Daylight
In Prater, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:50 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 is 6.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Prater, Virginia, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Prater, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Prater, VA
- Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Prater, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Prater, VA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Prater, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in March
Prater, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Prater, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.82"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Prater, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Prater, 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 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Prater, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 11.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Prater, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Prater, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Prater, VA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
