March weather forecast
Rocky Gap, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Rocky Gap, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Rocky Gap's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from February's cold 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C). Rocky Gap experiences an average temperature drop to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Rocky Gap, in March, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rocky Gap, there are 174.7 rainfall days, and 29.96" (761mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Rocky Gap, Virginia. In March, in Rocky Gap, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout March, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rocky Gap, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.5 days and aggregates up to 27.36" (695mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rocky Gap, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Rocky Gap, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Rocky Gap is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Rocky Gap?

March temperatures in Rocky Gap, Virginia, vary between a high-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and a low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Rocky Gap?

In March, the average relative humidity in Rocky Gap, Virginia, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Rocky Gap in March?

In March, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Rocky Gap in March?

In Rocky Gap, Virginia, in March, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Rocky Gap?

The average day length in March in Rocky Gap is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Rocky Gap?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Rocky Gap, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:46 pm EDT.

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

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 in Rocky Gap?

The average sunshine duration in March in Rocky Gap is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Rocky Gap?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Rocky Gap, Virginia, 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 sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Rocky Gap, VA

Average temperature in March - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Rocky Gap, VA

Average pressure in March - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

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

Average wind speed in March
Rocky Gap, VA

Average wind speed in March - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Rocky Gap, VA

Average humidity in March - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Rocky Gap, VA

Average rainfall in March - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in March
Rocky Gap, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rocky Gap, VA

Average snowfall in March - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rocky Gap, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rocky Gap, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rocky Gap, VA
  • 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rocky Gap, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Rocky Gap, VA

Average UV index in March - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Rocky Gap, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Rocky Gap, VA

Average visibility in March - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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