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 beginning of March, Petroleum's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C) in February to a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C). During March, Petroleum experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 34.5°F (1.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Petroleum is 79%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout March, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petroleum, West Virginia, there are 187.2 rainfall days, and 37.13" (943mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Petroleum, in March, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Petroleum, there are 51.4 snowfall days, and 21.81" (554mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Petroleum, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:48 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Petroleum is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Petroleum in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Petroleum?
How many days does it rain in March in Petroleum?
How many days does it snow in March in Petroleum?
What is the average length of the day in March in Petroleum?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Petroleum?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Petroleum?
How long on average sun shines in March in Petroleum?
What is the UV index reading in March in Petroleum?
Average temperature in March
Petroleum, WV
- Average high temperature in March: 51.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Petroleum, 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
Petroleum, WV
- Average wind speed in March: 6.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in March
Petroleum, WV
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Petroleum, WV
- Average rainfall in March: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in March
Petroleum, WV
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Petroleum, WV
- Average snowfall in March: 3.62"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Petroleum, WV
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Petroleum, 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 5min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Petroleum, WV
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Petroleum, WV
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Petroleum, WV
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
Petroleum, WV
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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