March weather forecastWinchester, VA
March
Weather in March
The arrival of March signals the commencement of the transition phase from biting winter to comfortable spring. As compared to February, the weather makes a noteworthy leap with maximum average temperatures rising to 51.3°F (10.7°C). Pockets of sunshine begin to peek through the clouds, indicating longer daylight hours. Rainfall records a stark increase, marking the onset of the wet season in Winchester. Nature starts to bloom, making the city a sight to behold.Temperature
As March begins, there's a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C) in February to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C). Winchester records an average temperature drop to an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C) in March.Humidity
In Winchester, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Winchester, during March, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Winchester, there are 167.2 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout March, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is accumulated. In Winchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.2 days and aggregates up to 17.83" (453mm) of snow.Daylight
In Winchester, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:35 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 Winchester is 6.7h.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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Winchester, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 51.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Winchester, 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
Winchester, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Winchester, VA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Winchester, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").
Average rainfall days in March
Winchester, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Winchester, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.86"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Winchester, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Winchester, VA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Winchester, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).
Average UV index in March
Winchester, 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
Winchester, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Winchester, VA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, May, September and October (5mi).
