March weather forecast
Gaston Junction, WV

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Gaston Junction, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.1°F (9.5°C) and min 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C) to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). In the month of March, Gaston Junction experiences an average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Gaston Junction, during March, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.4 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gaston Junction, during March, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow. In Gaston Junction, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.4 days and aggregates up to 29.09" (739mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Gaston Junction, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:43 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 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In Gaston Junction, in March, the average high-temperature is 49.1°F (9.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March in Gaston Junction?

In Gaston Junction, in March, during 15.9 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Gaston Junction, in March, during 8.3 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Gaston Junction have in March?

The average day length in March in Gaston Junction, West Virginia, is 11h and 59min.

What time 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 7:43 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 Gaston Junction have in March?

In Gaston Junction, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Gaston Junction, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Gaston Junction, WV

Average temperature in March - Gaston Junction, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Gaston Junction, WV

Average pressure in March - Gaston Junction, 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
Gaston Junction, WV

Average wind speed in March - Gaston Junction, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph

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
Gaston Junction, WV

Average humidity in March - Gaston Junction, 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
Gaston Junction, WV

Average rainfall in March - Gaston Junction, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in March
Gaston Junction, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Gaston Junction, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gaston Junction, WV

Average snowfall in March - Gaston Junction, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gaston Junction, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Gaston Junction, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gaston Junction, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gaston Junction, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gaston Junction, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Gaston Junction, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Gaston Junction, WV

Average UV index in March - Gaston Junction, WV
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Gaston Junction, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Gaston Junction, 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 36).

Average visibility in March
Gaston Junction, WV

Average visibility in March - Gaston Junction, 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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