March weather forecast
Short Creek, WV

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Short Creek, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

In Short Creek, stepping into March brings a temperature increase, moving up from February's cold 37.4°F (3°C) to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). In March, Short Creek experiences a temperature dip to an average of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Short Creek is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147 rainfall days, and 19.57" (497mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are February and March, with an average 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:14 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

In Short Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March translates into the following guidance:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature, in March, in Short Creek, records 47.8°F (8.8°C), while the low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Short Creek, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Short Creek, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall in Short Creek are February and March, with an average 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Short Creek have in March?

In March, the average day length in Short Creek, West Virginia, is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:14 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Short Creek, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Short Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Short Creek, WV

Average temperature in March - Short Creek, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Short Creek, WV

Average pressure in March - Short Creek, 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
Short Creek, WV

Average wind speed in March - Short Creek, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Short Creek, WV

Average humidity in March - Short Creek, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Short Creek, WV

Average rainfall in March - Short Creek, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in March
Short Creek, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Short Creek, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Short Creek, WV

Average snowfall in March - Short Creek, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.48"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Short Creek, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Short Creek, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Short Creek, WV

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Short Creek, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Short Creek, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Short Creek, WV

Average UV index in March - Short Creek, WV
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Short Creek, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Short Creek, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Short Creek, WV

Average visibility in March - Short Creek, 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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