March weather forecast
Upper Leatherwood, WV

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Upper Leatherwood, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.4°F (0.8°C) and max 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C) to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) is expected.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Upper Leatherwood is 81%.

Rainfall

In Upper Leatherwood, in March, during 16.8 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Upper Leatherwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 190.3 days and collects up to 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Upper Leatherwood, in March, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 6.89" (175mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 60.4 snowfall days, and 38.62" (981mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Upper Leatherwood, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:47 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 6h.

UV index

In Upper Leatherwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Upper Leatherwood, is 49.1°F (9.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Upper Leatherwood, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Upper Leatherwood, in March, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Upper Leatherwood in March?

In Upper Leatherwood, during March, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:47 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?

The average sunshine duration in March in Upper Leatherwood is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average temperature in March - Upper Leatherwood, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Upper Leatherwood, WV

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average wind speed in March - Upper Leatherwood, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average humidity in March - Upper Leatherwood, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average rainfall in March - Upper Leatherwood, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Upper Leatherwood, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average snowfall in March - Upper Leatherwood, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Upper Leatherwood, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Upper Leatherwood, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Upper Leatherwood, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average UV index in March - Upper Leatherwood, WV
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Upper Leatherwood, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average visibility in March - Upper Leatherwood, WV
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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