March weather forecast
Elkhorn City, KY

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Weather in March

March signals a transitional phase in weather of Elkhorn City, taking up the baton from winter and handing it over to spring. You can expect a significant rise in temperature, making the daytime comfortable while nights remain comparatively colder. The average high temperature climbs to a more forgiving 53.2°F (11.8°C). Rain showers, although frequent, start replacing the snow showers, dropping less snow than previous months. The extending daylight hours play along with this transition, bringing in a palpable spring aura.

Temperature

The shift into March brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 44.6°F (7°C) in February to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). During March, the average low-temperature is recorded at a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout March, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in Elkhorn City, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout March, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated. In Elkhorn City, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 22.36" (568mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Elkhorn City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:51 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 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Elkhorn City is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature during March is 53.2°F (11.8°C) and the low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Elkhorn City, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Elkhorn City, during March, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Elkhorn City, in March, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elkhorn City have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Elkhorn City, KY

Average temperature in March - Elkhorn City, KY
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Elkhorn City, KY

Average pressure in March - Elkhorn City, KY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Elkhorn City, KY

Average wind speed in March - Elkhorn City, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Elkhorn City, KY

Average humidity in March - Elkhorn City, KY
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Elkhorn City, KY

Average rainfall in March - Elkhorn City, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in March
Elkhorn City, KY

Average rainfall days in March - Elkhorn City, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 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
Elkhorn City, KY

Average snowfall in March - Elkhorn City, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Elkhorn City, KY

Average snowfall days in March - Elkhorn City, KY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Elkhorn City, KY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Elkhorn City, KY
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elkhorn City, KY

Average sunshine days in March - Elkhorn City, KY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Elkhorn City, KY

Average UV index in March - Elkhorn City, KY
  • 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
Elkhorn City, KY

Average cloud cover in March - Elkhorn City, KY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Elkhorn City, KY

Average visibility in March - Elkhorn City, KY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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