March weather forecast
Excelsior, WV

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Excelsior, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.8°F (11°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

Excelsior's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) in February to a cool 51.8°F (11°C). Excelsior's temperature lowers to a mean of 35.1°F (1.7°C) during the nights in March.

Humidity

In Excelsior, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Excelsior, in March, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.5 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Excelsior, during March, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 20" (508mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Excelsior, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:48 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 Excelsior, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 51.8°F (11°C) and a low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Excelsior, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Excelsior, during March, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Excelsior, West Virginia, in March, during 5.5 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Excelsior, 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Excelsior, WV

Average temperature in March - Excelsior, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in March
Excelsior, WV

Average pressure in March - Excelsior, WV
  • 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
Excelsior, WV

Average wind speed in March - Excelsior, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Excelsior, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Excelsior, WV

Average rainfall in March - Excelsior, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
Excelsior, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Excelsior, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Excelsior, WV

Average snowfall in March - Excelsior, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Excelsior, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Excelsior, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Excelsior, WV
  • 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Excelsior, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Excelsior, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Excelsior, WV

Average UV index in March - Excelsior, WV
  • 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
Excelsior, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Excelsior, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Excelsior, WV

Average visibility in March - Excelsior, 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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