March weather forecastCharleston, KY
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Charleston, is a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).Temperature
The shift from February to March is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). Charleston's nights in March cool down to an average low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C).Humidity
In Charleston, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In March, in Charleston, Kentucky, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Charleston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.1 days and collects up to 12.28" (312mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Charleston. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Charleston aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Charleston, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.7 days and aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Charleston, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:12 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 6.2h.UV index
In Charleston, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Charleston, KY
- Average high temperature in March: 55.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 40.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).
Average pressure in March
Charleston, KY
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Charleston, KY
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Charleston, KY
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Charleston, KY
- Average rainfall in March: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Charleston, KY
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Charleston, KY
- Average snowfall in March: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Charleston, KY
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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
Charleston, KY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Charleston, KY
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Charleston, KY
- 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
Charleston, KY
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Charleston, KY
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
