March weather forecast
Shannondale, WV

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Shannondale, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C) in February to a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C). An average low-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) is observed during the March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Shannondale, in March, during 13.3 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shannondale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.1 days and collects up to 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Shannondale, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.9 snowfall days, and 15.55" (395mm) 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 6:42 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:34 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 Shannondale, the average sunshine in March is 6.7h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Shannondale, is 51.1°F (10.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.6°F (0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Shannondale, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Shannondale, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Shannondale, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:34 pm EDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Shannondale have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Shannondale, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Shannondale, WV

Average temperature in March - Shannondale, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Shannondale, WV

Average pressure in March - Shannondale, 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
Shannondale, WV

Average wind speed in March - Shannondale, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Shannondale, WV

Average humidity in March - Shannondale, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Shannondale, WV

Average rainfall in March - Shannondale, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.4"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, July and August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Shannondale, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Shannondale, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shannondale, WV

Average snowfall in March - Shannondale, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shannondale, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Shannondale, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

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

Average sunshine days in March
Shannondale, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Shannondale, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Shannondale, WV

Average UV index in March - Shannondale, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Shannondale, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Shannondale, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

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

Average visibility in March
Shannondale, WV

Average visibility in March - Shannondale, WV
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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