March weather forecast
Purgitsville, WV

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Purgitsville, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

Purgitsville's March weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's icy 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). Purgitsville experiences a mean temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Purgitsville, during March, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166 rainfall days, and 25.83" (656mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Purgitsville is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:38 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 Purgitsville, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, in Purgitsville, the average high-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Purgitsville?

In Purgitsville, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Purgitsville, in March, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Purgitsville, in March, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Purgitsville have in March?

In Purgitsville, 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 6:47 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:38 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Purgitsville, 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average temperature in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°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 (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average pressure in March - Purgitsville, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average wind speed in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average humidity in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average rainfall in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.73").

Average rainfall days in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average snowfall in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Purgitsville, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Purgitsville, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Purgitsville, WV

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

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

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