March weather forecast
Virginia Beach, VA

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The grand Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Virginia Beach, Virginia
The grand Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Weather in March

March ushers in the arrival of spring in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a transition characterized by a marquee increase in daylight hours up to 12 hours a day. Along with the extended daylight comes a rise in temperature, striding from the waning coldness of winter towards the blossoming warmth of spring. Despite featuring an increased number of rainy days, the retreat of snowfall symbolizes the fading grasp of winter. The weather pattern during this month is diverse, with sudden showers and gusty winds frequently alternating with calm, sunny spells. With the bloom of the cherry blossoms, March paints a picturesque picture in which weather is the consummate artist.

Temperature

March's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C), barely different from February's 48.2°F (9°C). Virginia Beach, during the month of March, experiences an average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Virginia Beach, in March, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.5 rainfall days, and 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Virginia Beach aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.8 snowfall days, and 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Virginia Beach, in March, the average water temperature is 44.8°F (7.1°C).
Note: Caution: 44.8°F (7.1°C) temperatures below 50°F (10°C) during swimming can result in intense cold shock and quickened breathing.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Virginia Beach is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Virginia Beach, Virginia, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Virginia Beach, Virginia, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Virginia Beach in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Virginia Beach, is 53.1°F (11.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Virginia Beach?

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

How much does it rain in Virginia Beach in March?

In Virginia Beach, Virginia, during March, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Virginia Beach?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Virginia Beach aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in March in Virginia Beach?

In Virginia Beach, Virginia, the average seawater temperature in March is 44.8°F (7.1°C). Swimming in 44.8°F (7.1°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in March in Virginia Beach?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Virginia Beach?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Virginia Beach is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Virginia Beach?

The months with the lowest UV index in Virginia Beach, Virginia, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in March in Virginia Beach?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Virginia Beach is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Virginia Beach, VA

Average temperature in March - Virginia Beach, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Virginia Beach, VA

Average pressure in March - Virginia Beach, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Virginia Beach, VA

Average wind speed in March - Virginia Beach, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Virginia Beach, VA

Average humidity in March - Virginia Beach, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Virginia Beach, VA

Average rainfall in March - Virginia Beach, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in March
Virginia Beach, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Virginia Beach, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Virginia Beach, VA

Average snowfall in March - Virginia Beach, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Virginia Beach, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Virginia Beach, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Virginia Beach, VA

Average sea temperature in March - Virginia Beach, VA
  • Average sea temperature in March: 44.9°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 (41.8°F).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Virginia Beach, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Virginia Beach, 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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Virginia Beach, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Virginia Beach, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Virginia Beach, VA

Average UV index in March - Virginia Beach, 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, February, March, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Virginia Beach, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Virginia Beach, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in March
Virginia Beach, VA

Average visibility in March - Virginia Beach, 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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