March weather forecast
Portersville, WV

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Portersville, is a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and an average low of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) in February to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). An average low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout March, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176 rainfall days, and 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Portersville, in March, during 5.8 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Portersville, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.2 days and aggregates up to 14.92" (379mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, 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 5.9h.

UV index

In Portersville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, in Portersville, the average high-temperature is 53.2°F (11.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Portersville, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Portersville, in March, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Portersville, West Virginia, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Portersville have in March?

In March, the average day length 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 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, 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 many hours of sunshine does Portersville have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Portersville, WV

Average temperature in March - Portersville, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Portersville, WV

Average pressure in March - Portersville, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Portersville, WV

Average wind speed in March - Portersville, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Portersville, WV

Average humidity in March - Portersville, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Portersville, WV

Average rainfall in March - Portersville, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Portersville, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Portersville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Portersville, WV

Average snowfall in March - Portersville, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Portersville, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Portersville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Portersville, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Portersville, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Portersville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Portersville, WV

Average UV index in March - Portersville, 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
Portersville, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Portersville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

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
Portersville, WV

Average visibility in March - Portersville, 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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