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 sea temperature 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
Norfolk's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in February to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). An average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) is recorded in the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Norfolk is 75%.Rainfall
In Norfolk, in March, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Norfolk, there are 151.9 rainfall days, and 20.35" (517mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Norfolk. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Norfolk aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Norfolk, Virginia, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Norfolk, the average seawater temperature in March is 47.1°F (8.4°C).Note: In 47.1°F (8.4°C), cold shock and rapid breathing can occur when swimming at temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 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 March, the average sunshine in Norfolk is 6.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Norfolk?
What is the average humidity in March in Norfolk?
How many days does it rain in March in Norfolk?
What is the last month it snows in Norfolk?
What is the water temperature in March in Norfolk?
What is the average length of the day in March in Norfolk?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Norfolk?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Norfolk?
How long on average sun shines in March in Norfolk?
How high is the UV index in March in Norfolk?
Average temperature in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 54.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.1").
Average rainfall days in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average sea temperature in March: 47.2°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (44.5°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Norfolk, 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: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Norfolk, 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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