March weather forecastGreenwood, VA

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Greenwood, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) in February to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). The nighttime temperature, during March, averages of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, in Greenwood, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout March, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Greenwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161 days and collects up to 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:37 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

The average sunshine in March in Greenwood is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Greenwood, 52.2°F (11.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.2°F (1.2°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

In March, the average relative humidity in Greenwood, Virginia, is 76%.

In March, in Greenwood, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout March, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Greenwood is March, when snow falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

In March, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout March, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:37 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.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Greenwood, Virginia, is 6.8h.

In Greenwood, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Greenwood, VA

  • Average high temperature in March: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Greenwood, 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
Greenwood, VA

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Greenwood, VA

  • Average humidity in March: 76%

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

Average rainfall in March
Greenwood, VA

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Greenwood, VA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Greenwood, VA

  • Average snowfall in March: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Greenwood, VA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Greenwood, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Greenwood, VA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Greenwood, 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
Greenwood, VA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Greenwood, VA

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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