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
Weather in March
Temperature
A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, adjusting from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in February to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C). Washington's nighttime temperature during March is consistently averaged at an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Washington is 76%.Rainfall
In Washington, in March, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Washington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.8 days and collects up to 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Washington is March, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.Daylight
In Washington, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Washington, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:35 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 March, the average sunshine in Washington is 6.7h.UV index
In Washington, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Washington in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Washington?
How much does it rain in Washington in March?
When does it snow the most in Washington?
How many days does it snow in March in Washington?
What is the average length of the day in March in Washington?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Washington?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Washington?
How many hours of sunshine does Washington have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Washington?
Average temperature in March
Washington, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 51.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Washington, 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
Washington, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Washington, VA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Washington, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Washington, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Washington, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Washington, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Washington, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Washington, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Washington, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Washington, 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
Washington, VA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, May, September, October and December (5mi).
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