March weather forecast
Ripley, WV

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Weather in March

March in Ripley brings the advent of spring by gently shaking off the winter chills. With the warming trend in full swing, the average temperature climbs to a high of 52.5°F (11.4°C). This month greets spring and prepares for brighter days with an increased daylight duration of 12 hours. March marks the thawing of the landscape and the beginning of color returning to the natural splendor of the city. Gardening begins to pick up as the frost fades and the promise of blooming flora draws near.

Temperature

March indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) in February to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). Ripley, during the nights of March, experiences an average temperature drop to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ripley, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. In Ripley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.3 days and collects up to 15.55" (395mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ripley, in March, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:49 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 5.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Ripley, is 52.5°F (11.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Ripley, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Ripley, during March, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:49 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Ripley, WV

Average temperature in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Ripley, WV

Average pressure in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ripley, WV

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Ripley, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Ripley, WV

Average rainfall in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
Ripley, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ripley, WV

Average snowfall in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ripley, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ripley, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Ripley, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Ripley, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Ripley, WV

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

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

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