March weather forecast
Point Pleasant, WV

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Weather in March

March in Point Pleasant brings forth a major shift in weather with the onset of Spring. This month experiences a considerable increase in temperatures as compared to February, reaching a peak value of 52.5°F (11.4°C). While the rainfall is evenly distributed across the month, the frequency of snowfall drops considerably. The length of daylight begins to increase, signaling longer and brighter days ahead. With the arrival of spring, the harsh winter chill slowly begins to diminish.

Temperature

The start of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) in February to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). The average temperature during March nights dips to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout March, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Point Pleasant, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.2 days and collects up to 27.56" (700mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. In Point Pleasant, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.5 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:51 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 6h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Point Pleasant, is 52.5°F (11.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 35.8°F (2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Point Pleasant?

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout March, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Point Pleasant, during March, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Point Pleasant have in March?

In Point Pleasant, West Virginia, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Point Pleasant, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:51 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 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Point Pleasant, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Point Pleasant, WV

Average temperature in March - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Point Pleasant, WV

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

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

Average wind speed in March
Point Pleasant, WV

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Point Pleasant, WV

Average humidity in March - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Point Pleasant, WV

Average rainfall in March - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Point Pleasant, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Point Pleasant, WV

Average snowfall in March - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Point Pleasant, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Point Pleasant, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Point Pleasant, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Point Pleasant, WV

Average UV index in March - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July 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
Point Pleasant, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Point Pleasant, WV

Average visibility in March - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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