March weather forecastThornburg, VA

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Thornburg, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

March brings a slight rise in Thornburg's average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in February to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). The temperature in Thornburg dips to an average of 37°F (2.8°C) during March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout March, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Thornburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.8 days and collects up to 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Thornburg are January through April, November and December. In March, in Thornburg, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. In Thornburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.5 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Thornburg, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:32 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 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Thornburg is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

In March, in Thornburg, the average high-temperature is 54.3°F (12.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C).

The average relative humidity in March in Thornburg, Virginia, is 75%.

In Thornburg, during March, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

In March, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

On the first day of March in Thornburg, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Thornburg, Virginia, 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 is 6.7h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Thornburg, Virginia, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Thornburg, VA

  • Average high temperature in March: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Thornburg, 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
Thornburg, VA

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Thornburg, VA

  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Thornburg, VA

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

Average rainfall days in March
Thornburg, VA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Thornburg, VA

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Thornburg, VA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Thornburg, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Thornburg, VA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Thornburg, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Thornburg, 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).

Average visibility in March
Thornburg, VA

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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