March weather forecastStaunton, VA
March
Weather in March
March strikes a balance in the weather chart, neither too cold nor too warm. An uptick in rainfall starts in March, peaking at 1.89" (48mm), a significant jump from the previous months. The length of daylight and sunshine hours continue to rise pleasantly, alluding to warmer days on the horizon. However, the cold hasn't entirely left, with chilly nights still prevalent. This month marks the transition from Winter to Spring and opens up the city to a plethora of activities and festivals.Temperature
The arrival of March witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in February to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C). During the month of March, an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is recorded.Humidity
In Staunton, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Staunton, during March, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. In Staunton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.6 days and collects up to 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Staunton is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:38 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 Staunton, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Staunton, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 51.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Staunton, VA
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Staunton, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Staunton, VA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Staunton, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in March
Staunton, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Staunton, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Staunton, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Staunton, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Staunton, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Staunton, VA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Staunton, 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 32).
Average visibility in March
Staunton, VA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
