March weather forecast
Stafford, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Stafford, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low of 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

March brings a slight rise in Stafford's average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in February to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). In the month of March, an average of 37°F (2.8°C) marks the low-temperature in Stafford.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Stafford is 74%.

Rainfall

In Stafford, during March, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Stafford, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Stafford are January through April, November and December. In Stafford, in March, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Stafford, there are 13.5 snowfall days, and 8.23" (209mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Stafford, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, 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 Stafford, the average sunshine in March is 6.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Stafford in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Stafford, is 54.1°F (12.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Stafford?

In Stafford, Virginia, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in Stafford in March?

In March, in Stafford, Virginia, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout March, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Stafford in March?

In Stafford, during March, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Stafford?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Stafford?

On the first day of March in Stafford, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, 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 Stafford have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Stafford, Virginia, is 6.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Stafford?

In Stafford, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Stafford, VA

Average temperature in March - Stafford, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Stafford, VA

Average pressure in March - Stafford, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Stafford, VA

Average wind speed in March - Stafford, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Stafford, VA

Average humidity in March - Stafford, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April and July (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Stafford, VA

Average rainfall in March - Stafford, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in March
Stafford, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Stafford, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Stafford, VA

Average snowfall in March - Stafford, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Stafford, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Stafford, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Stafford, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Stafford, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Stafford, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Stafford, VA

Average UV index in March - Stafford, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Stafford, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Stafford, 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 32).

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Average visibility in March
Stafford, VA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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