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
With the onset of March, Ghent's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from February's cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C). Throughout March, Ghent registers a consistent average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C).Humidity
In Ghent, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout March, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ghent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.1 days and collects up to 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ghent, West Virginia, during March, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow. In Ghent, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.6 days and aggregates up to 40.2" (1021mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:46 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
The average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Ghent, WV
- Average high temperature in March: 50.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Ghent, 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
Ghent, WV
- Average wind speed in March: 7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Ghent, WV
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Ghent, WV
- Average rainfall in March: 2.87"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in March
Ghent, WV
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ghent, WV
- Average snowfall in March: 7.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ghent, WV
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ghent, 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 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ghent, WV
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Ghent, WV
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Ghent, WV
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in March
Ghent, WV
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).
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