Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
March
Weather in March
Temperature
March introduces a marginal temperature uplift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C). Shortt Gap's temperature lowers to a mean of 34.2°F (1.2°C) during the nights in March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Shortt Gap, Virginia, in March, during 13.6 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shortt Gap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.9 days and collects up to 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Shortt Gap, Virginia, in March, during 6 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shortt Gap, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.2 days and aggregates up to 18.03" (458mm) of snow.Daylight
In Shortt Gap, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:49 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 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in March?
What is the average humidity in March?
How much does it rain in March?
How many days does it snow in March?
What is the average length of the day in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Shortt Gap?
How many hours of sunshine does Shortt Gap have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Shortt Gap?
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).