March weather forecast
Shortt Gap, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Shortt Gap, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.6°F and 34.2°F.

Temperature

With the onset of March, Shortt Gap's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from February's chilly 43.7°F to a cool 51.6°F. Shortt Gap's temperature drops to an average low of 34.2°F during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Shortt Gap, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Shortt Gap, in March, during 13.6 rainfall days, 1.89" of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 23.31" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Shortt Gap, in March, during 6 snowfall days, 3.43" of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.2 snowfall days, and 18.03" of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Shortt Gap, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In Shortt Gap, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in March in Shortt Gap?

The high-temperature, in March, in Shortt Gap, is 51.6°F, while the low-temperature averages to 34.2°F.

What is the average humidity in March in Shortt Gap?

In March, the average relative humidity in Shortt Gap, Virginia, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March in Shortt Gap?

In Shortt Gap, Virginia, during March, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shortt Gap in March?

In Shortt Gap, Virginia, during March, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shortt Gap have in March?

The average day length in March in Shortt Gap, Virginia, is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Shortt Gap?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Shortt Gap, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Shortt Gap?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Shortt Gap?

In Shortt Gap, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Shortt Gap, VA

Average temperature in March - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Shortt Gap, VA

Average pressure in March - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Shortt Gap, VA

Average wind speed in March - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Shortt Gap, VA

Average humidity in March - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Shortt Gap, VA

Average rainfall in March - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in March
Shortt Gap, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Shortt Gap, VA

Average snowfall in March - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Shortt Gap, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shortt Gap, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Shortt Gap, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Shortt Gap, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Shortt Gap, VA

Average UV index in March - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Shortt Gap, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

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 37).

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Average visibility in March
Shortt Gap, VA

Average visibility in March - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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