March weather forecastReston, VA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Reston, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).Temperature
Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during March adjusts from February's chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). Reston throughout March, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 72%.Rainfall
In Reston, during March, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.8 rainfall days, and 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Reston, in March, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Reston, there are 13.9 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) 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 6:40 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:32 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 6.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Reston, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 52.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Reston, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Reston, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Reston, VA
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Reston, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").
Average rainfall days in March
Reston, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Reston, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.73"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Reston, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Reston, VA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Reston, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Reston, 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
Reston, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Reston, 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).
