March weather forecast
Reader, WV

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Reader, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

March comes with an increase, with the average high-temperature moving from a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C) in February to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). Throughout March, Reader records an average temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Reader, in March, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.6 rainfall days, and 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Reader are January through April, November and December. In March, in Reader, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Reader, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.7 days and aggregates up to 11.38" (289mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Reader, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Reader, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Reader is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March translates into the following guidance:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Reader in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Reader, records 49.6°F (9.8°C), while the low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Reader?

The average relative humidity in March in Reader, West Virginia, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Reader in March?

In March, in Reader, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Reader?

In March, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Reader?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:46 pm EDT.

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Reader?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Reader, WV

Average temperature in March - Reader, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Reader, WV

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

Average wind speed in March
Reader, WV

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

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
Reader, WV

Average humidity in March - Reader, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

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

Average rainfall in March
Reader, WV

Average rainfall in March - Reader, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in March
Reader, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Reader, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Reader, WV

Average snowfall in March - Reader, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Reader, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Reader, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Reader, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Reader, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Reader, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Reader, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Reader, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Reader, WV

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

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

Reader, West Virginia, USA

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