March weather forecast
Porterwood, WV

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Porterwood, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Porterwood's weather sees a minor temperature rise, transitioning from an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C) in February to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). Porterwood's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In Porterwood, in March, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 194.8 rainfall days, and 37.2" (945mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Porterwood, during March, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow. In Porterwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.8 days and aggregates up to 38.74" (984mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Porterwood, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:41 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 5.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Porterwood, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

How much does it rain in Porterwood in March?

In March, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout March, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Porterwood in March?

In Porterwood, in March, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Porterwood have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT.

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

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 Porterwood have in March?

In Porterwood, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Porterwood, WV

Average temperature in March - Porterwood, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Porterwood, WV

Average pressure in March - Porterwood, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Porterwood, WV

Average wind speed in March - Porterwood, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Porterwood, WV

Average humidity in March - Porterwood, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Porterwood, WV

Average rainfall in March - Porterwood, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.35"

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
Porterwood, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Porterwood, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Porterwood, WV

Average snowfall in March - Porterwood, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Porterwood, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Porterwood, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Porterwood, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Porterwood, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Porterwood, WV

Average UV index in March - Porterwood, WV
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Porterwood, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Porterwood, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March
Porterwood, WV

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

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

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