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 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
In McDowell, the onset of March comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from February's frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C). McDowell experiences an average low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) in month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In McDowell, during March, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In McDowell, in March, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 15.24" (387mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In McDowell, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in McDowell, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:53 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 6.1h.UV index
In McDowell, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
McDowell, KY
- Average high temperature in March: 54.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in March
McDowell, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
McDowell, KY
- Average wind speed in March: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in March
McDowell, KY
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
McDowell, KY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in March
McDowell, KY
- Average rainfall days in March: 16.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
McDowell, KY
- Average snowfall in March: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
McDowell, KY
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
McDowell, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
McDowell, KY
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).
Average UV index in March
McDowell, KY
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June 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
McDowell, KY
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
McDowell, 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).
McDowell, Kentucky, USA
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