March weather forecast
Hanover, WV

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Weather in March

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

Temperature

The shift from February to March introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) to a cool 51.8°F (11°C). Hanover sees an average low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) during March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hanover, 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 Hanover, West Virginia, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 20" (508mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Hanover is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Hanover, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:49 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 6.1h.

UV index

In Hanover, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, in Hanover, the average high-temperature is 51.8°F (11°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Hanover?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Hanover, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout March, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:49 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 Hanover have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Hanover is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Hanover, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Hanover, WV

Average temperature in March - Hanover, 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
Hanover, WV

Average pressure in March - Hanover, 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
Hanover, WV

Average wind speed in March - Hanover, 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
Hanover, WV

Average humidity in March - Hanover, 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
Hanover, WV

Average rainfall in March - Hanover, 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
Hanover, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Hanover, 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
Hanover, WV

Average snowfall in March - Hanover, 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
Hanover, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Hanover, 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
Hanover, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hanover, 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
Hanover, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Hanover, 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
Hanover, WV

Average UV index in March - Hanover, 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
Hanover, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Hanover, 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
Hanover, WV

Average visibility in March - Hanover, 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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