March weather forecastWake, VA

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Wake, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average high of 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

As March arrives, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in February to a refreshing 55.4°F (13°C). An average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) marks the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Wake is 75%.

Rainfall

In Wake, during March, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Wake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.5 days and collects up to 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Wake. In Wake, in March, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wake, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Wake, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

In Wake, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Wake, is 55.4°F (13°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39°F (3.9°C).

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

In March, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Wake, during March, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

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.

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Wake, Virginia, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Wake, VA

  • Average high temperature in March: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Wake, 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).

Average wind speed in March
Wake, VA

  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Wake, VA

  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Wake, VA

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in March
Wake, VA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Wake, VA

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.47"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Wake, VA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Wake, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Wake, VA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Wake, VA

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Wake, VA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Wake, VA

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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