March weather forecast
Rachel, WV

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Rachel, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 32.7°F (0.4°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, moving from an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C) in February to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). In the month of March, the average low-temperature usually rests at an icy 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Rachel, in March, during 15.1 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rachel, there are 188.6 rainfall days, and 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rachel are January through May, October through December. In Rachel, in March, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow. In Rachel, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.1 days and aggregates up to 24.21" (615mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Rachel, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:44 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 Rachel, the average sunshine in March is 5.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Rachel?

Rachel in March has an average high-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Rachel?

In March, the average relative humidity in Rachel is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March in Rachel?

In Rachel, during March, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rachel in March?

In Rachel, in March, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Rachel?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Rachel?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Rachel, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Rachel, 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 Rachel have in March?

In Rachel, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Rachel?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Rachel is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rachel, WV

Average temperature in March - Rachel, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Rachel, WV

Average pressure in March - Rachel, WV
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"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
Rachel, WV

Average wind speed in March - Rachel, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Rachel, WV

Average humidity in March - Rachel, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in March
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Average rainfall in March - Rachel, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Rachel, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Rachel, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
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Average snowfall in March - Rachel, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
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Average snowfall days in March - Rachel, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rachel, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rachel, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Rachel, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
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Average UV index in March - Rachel, WV
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
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Average cloud cover in March - Rachel, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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

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

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