March weather forecast
Owings, WV

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Owings, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 39.7°F (4.3°C) to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). Throughout March, a steady low-temperature average of 33.3°F (0.7°C) is noted.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.7 days. Throughout March, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Owings, there are 189.1 rainfall days, and 37.83" (961mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Owings, in March, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.61" (117mm) of snow. In Owings, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.9 days and aggregates up to 28.82" (732mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Owings, 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 7:44 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 Owings, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

In Owings, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Owings, during March, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Owings, during March, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Owings have in March?

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

When 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 7:44 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 Owings, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Owings, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.3°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: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Owings, WV

Average pressure in March - Owings, WV
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Owings, WV

Average wind speed in March - Owings, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.4mph

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 (4.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Owings, WV

Average humidity in March - Owings, 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 August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Owings, WV

Average rainfall in March - Owings, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Owings, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Owings, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Owings, WV

Average snowfall in March - Owings, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Owings, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Owings, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Owings, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Owings, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Owings, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Owings, WV

Average UV index in March - Owings, 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
Owings, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Owings, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Owings, WV

Average visibility in March - Owings, WV
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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