March weather forecast
Sanford, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sanford, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March records an average high-temperature of a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C), closely related to the 45.9°F (7.7°C) observed in February. Sanford throughout March, records an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

In Sanford, Virginia, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Sanford, in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 16.1" (409mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sanford are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Sanford, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Sanford is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Sanford?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Sanford, is 50.9°F (10.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Sanford?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Sanford in March?

In Sanford, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Sanford?

March is the month with the most snowfall in Sanford. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows in Sanford?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Sanford, Virginia. During 1.1 snowfall days, in March, Sanford aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sanford have in March?

In March, the average day length in Sanford, Virginia, is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Sanford?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Sanford, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Sanford?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Sanford, Virginia, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Sanford is 6.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Sanford?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Sanford, VA

Average temperature in March - Sanford, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Sanford, VA

Average pressure in March - Sanford, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Sanford, VA

Average wind speed in March - Sanford, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Sanford, VA

Average humidity in March - Sanford, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Sanford, VA

Average rainfall in March - Sanford, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in March
Sanford, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Sanford, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Sanford, VA

Average snowfall in March - Sanford, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Sanford, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Sanford, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sanford, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sanford, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Sanford, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Sanford, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Sanford, VA

Average UV index in March - Sanford, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Sanford, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Sanford, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in March
Sanford, VA

Average visibility in March - Sanford, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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