March weather forecast
Festus, WV

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Festus, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

The commencement of March sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C) in February to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). In March, Festus experiences an average nighttime temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Festus, in March, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Festus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.6 days and collects up to 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Festus, in March, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 52.1 snowfall days, and 24.21" (615mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:13 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 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In Festus, in March, the average high-temperature is 49.3°F (9.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Festus, in March, during 15.1 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Festus in March?

In Festus, West Virginia, during March, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Festus have in March?

In Festus, 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 6:13 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 in Festus?

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 Festus have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Festus, WV

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Festus, WV

Average wind speed in March - Festus, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Festus, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Festus, WV

Average rainfall in March - Festus, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Festus, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Festus, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Festus, WV

Average snowfall in March - Festus, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.17"

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

Average snowfall days in March
Festus, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Festus, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Festus, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Festus, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Festus, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Festus, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May and 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
Festus, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Festus, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Festus, WV

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

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

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