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 shift from February to March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C). In the month of March, Washington's average low-temperature falls to a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C).Humidity
In Washington, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Washington, during March, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. In Washington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.1 days and collects up to 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.5 snowfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, 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
In Washington, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Washington, WV
- Average high temperature in March: 51.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Washington, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Washington, WV
- Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph
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
Washington, WV
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Washington, WV
- Average rainfall in March: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in March
Washington, WV
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Washington, WV
- Average snowfall in March: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Washington, WV
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Washington, 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: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Washington, WV
- Average sunshine days in March: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Washington, WV
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Washington, WV
- Average cloud cover in March: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Washington, 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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