March weather forecast
Chester, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Chester, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.2°F (4°C) and max 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

March brings a slight rise in Chester's average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in February to a refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C). In March, the nighttime temperature in Chester lowers to an average of 39.2°F (4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Chester, Virginia, in March, during 13.4 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chester, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.2 days and collects up to 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Chester, Virginia. The months with the most snowfall in Chester, Virginia, are February and March, with an average 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Chester, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Chester, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:31 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 is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. 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

What are March temperatures in Chester?

In Chester, 56.5°F (13.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 39.2°F (4°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Chester?

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

How much does it rain in Chester in March?

In Chester, during March, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Chester?

The months with the most snowfall in Chester, Virginia, are February and March, with an average 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Chester?

In Chester, Virginia, in March, during 1.5 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Chester?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Chester, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Chester, Virginia, is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Chester?

In Chester, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Chester, VA

Average temperature in March - Chester, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Chester, VA

Average pressure in March - Chester, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Chester, VA

Average wind speed in March - Chester, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Chester, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

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Average rainfall in March
Chester, VA

Average rainfall in March - Chester, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in March
Chester, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Chester, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Chester, VA

Average snowfall in March - Chester, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.1"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Chester, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Chester, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 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
Chester, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chester, 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 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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Chester, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Chester, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Chester, VA

Average UV index in March - Chester, VA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Chester, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Chester, 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
Chester, VA

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

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

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