March weather forecastRio, VA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Rio, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C).Temperature
With the onset of March, Rio's weather sees a minor temperature rise, transitioning from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in February to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) is expected.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Rio, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In Rio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.9 days and collects up to 27.99" (711mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Rio is March, when snow falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 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 is 6.8h.UV index
In Rio, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Rio, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 53.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Rio, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Rio, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Rio, VA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Rio, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.28"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").
Average rainfall days in March
Rio, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rio, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rio, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.2 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
Rio, VA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rio, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Rio, 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
Rio, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Rio, VA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September, October and December (5mi).
