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
As March arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in February to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). Charleston experiences an average low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) in month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Charleston is 79%.Rainfall
In Charleston, West Virginia, in March, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Charleston, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.4 days and collects up to 34.06" (865mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Charleston, in March, during 7.1 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 46.8 snowfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:49 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 5.9h.UV index
In Charleston, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March?
How many days does it rain in March?
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How many hours of daylight does Charleston have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How long on average sun shines in March?
What is the UV index reading in March?
Average temperature in March
Charleston, WV
- Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Charleston, WV
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Charleston, WV
- Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in March
Charleston, WV
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Charleston, WV
- Average rainfall in March: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in March
Charleston, WV
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11 days).
Average snowfall in March
Charleston, WV
- Average snowfall in March: 3.66"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Charleston, WV
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Charleston, WV
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Charleston, WV
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Charleston, WV
- 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
Charleston, WV
- Average cloud cover in March: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Charleston, WV
- 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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