March weather forecast
Morgantown, WV

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The green and leafy Morgantown City in West Virginia, with a view of the river and the iconic West Virginia University block
The green and leafy Morgantown City in West Virginia, with a view of the river and the iconic West Virginia University block

Weather in March

In Morgantown, March witnesses a change in seasons with rising temperatures up to 48.6°F (9.2°C). It's a month of transition when snow gives way to rain, symbolic of the blooming spring in the offing. Days become longer, delivering slightly more sunshine which works on melting the remaining snow. Although not entirely free from winter’s imprint, citizens start experiencing subtle signs of the forthcoming warmer months. The weather in March serves as a refreshing outlook for citizens who have weathered winter's severity.

Temperature

The start of March is characterized by an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C) in February to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). An average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C) is recorded during the nights in March in Morgantown.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Morgantown, in March, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187.8 rainfall days, and 36.46" (926mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Morgantown, in March, during 9.1 snowfall days, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Morgantown, there are 63.1 snowfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Morgantown is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Morgantown, 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

The average sunshine in March in Morgantown, West Virginia, is 5.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Morgantown?

The high-temperature, in March, in Morgantown, records 48.6°F (9.2°C), while the low-temperature is 32°F (0°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Morgantown?

The average relative humidity in March in Morgantown is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March in Morgantown?

In March, in Morgantown, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout March, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Morgantown in March?

In Morgantown, West Virginia, during March, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Morgantown have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Morgantown?

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, in Morgantown, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:43 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Morgantown?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Morgantown, West Virginia, 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 Morgantown have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Morgantown, West Virginia, is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Morgantown?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Morgantown is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Morgantown, WV

Average temperature in March - Morgantown, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Morgantown, WV

Average pressure in March - Morgantown, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Morgantown, WV

Average wind speed in March - Morgantown, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Morgantown, WV

Average humidity in March - Morgantown, 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
Morgantown, WV

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in March
Morgantown, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Morgantown, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Morgantown, WV

Average snowfall in March - Morgantown, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Morgantown, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Morgantown, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Morgantown, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Morgantown, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Morgantown, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Morgantown, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Morgantown, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Morgantown, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

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
Morgantown, WV

Average visibility in March - Morgantown, 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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