March weather forecastMartinsville, VA
March
Weather in March
March greets Martinsville with spring's first whispers, following colder and snowier days of February. Temperatures rise to a comfortable range, signifying the transition of seasons. It is a time when snowfall is almost negligible, making way for greener landscapes. Though notable changes in the climate occur in this month, relative humidity remains relatively stable. This transitional month paves the way for warmer temperatures in April.Temperature
March's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in February to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). Martinsville anticipates an average minimum temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) in the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Martinsville, in March, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.1 rainfall days, and 19.96" (507mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in March, Martinsville aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Martinsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 8 days and aggregates up to 6.06" (154mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:14 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:41 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 is 7.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Martinsville, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 56.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Martinsville, VA
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Martinsville, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Martinsville, VA
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Martinsville, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in March
Martinsville, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Martinsville, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Martinsville, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Martinsville, VA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Martinsville, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Martinsville, 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Martinsville, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Martinsville, VA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
