Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The start of March brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from February's wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). Rio encounters a steady low-temperature average of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In Rio, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Rio, in March, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rio, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 25.83" (656mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Rio, West Virginia, is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:37 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 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 in Rio. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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When is the lowest UV index in Rio?
What is the UV index reading in March in Rio?
Average temperature in March
Rio, 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
Rio, 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
Rio, 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
Rio, 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
Rio, 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
Rio, 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
Rio, 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
Rio, 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
Rio, 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
Rio, 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
Rio, 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
Rio, 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
Rio, 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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