March weather forecast
Grafton, WV

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Weather in March

March signals the transition from winter to spring in Grafton, with temperatures showing a noticeable upswing. The weather warms significantly from February, with temperatures moving from 32.4°F (0.2°C) to 48.9°F (9.4°C). Annual snowfall decreases dramatically as temperatures rise and days continue to lengthen. A notable characteristic is the improved wind visibility resulting from drier atmospheric conditions. Despite the welcome temperature increase, humidity generally remains high as rainfall remains frequent.

Temperature

The start of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C) in February to a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C). Throughout the March nights, Grafton encounters a low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Grafton, in March, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Grafton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184.5 days and collects up to 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Grafton, in March, during 8.3 snowfall days, 5.04" (128mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.4 snowfall days, and 31.26" (794mm) 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 6:51 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 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 Grafton, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The high-temperature, in March, in Grafton, records 48.9°F (9.4°C), while the low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in Grafton in March?

In Grafton, in March, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Grafton, in March, during 8.3 snowfall days, 5.04" (128mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Grafton have in March?

In Grafton, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Grafton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Grafton, WV

Average temperature in March - Grafton, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Grafton, WV

Average pressure in March - Grafton, WV
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Grafton, WV

Average wind speed in March - Grafton, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Grafton, WV

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

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

Average rainfall in March
Grafton, WV

Average rainfall in March - Grafton, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Grafton, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Grafton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Grafton, WV

Average snowfall in March - Grafton, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Grafton, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Grafton, 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
Grafton, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Grafton, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Grafton, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Grafton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Grafton, WV

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Grafton, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Grafton, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Grafton, WV

Average visibility in March - Grafton, 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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