March weather forecast
Buckhannon, WV

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Buckhannon, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

In Buckhannon, the average high-temperature in March increases from a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) in February to a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) is expected.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Buckhannon, during March, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187.8 rainfall days, and 38.07" (967mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Buckhannon, in March, during 8.6 snowfall days, 5.94" (151mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.1 snowfall days, and 37.83" (961mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Buckhannon, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:14 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:44 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 5.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In Buckhannon, 49.3°F (9.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.1°F (0.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Buckhannon, in March, during 16.4 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Buckhannon, during March, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.94" (151mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Buckhannon have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:14 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:44 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 many hours of sunshine does Buckhannon have in March?

In Buckhannon, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Buckhannon, WV

Average temperature in March - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Buckhannon, WV

Average pressure in March - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Buckhannon, WV

Average wind speed in March - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Buckhannon, WV

Average humidity in March - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Buckhannon, WV

Average rainfall in March - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Buckhannon, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Buckhannon, WV

Average snowfall in March - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Buckhannon, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Buckhannon, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Buckhannon, WV
  • 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: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Buckhannon, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Buckhannon, WV

Average UV index in March - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Buckhannon, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Buckhannon, WV

Average visibility in March - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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