March weather forecastAugusta, WV

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Augusta, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

As Augusta enters March, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C) of February to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). The average temperature drops to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) during the night in the month of March.

Humidity

In Augusta, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Augusta, during March, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166 rainfall days, and 25.83" (656mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Augusta is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:37 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 Augusta, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Augusta in March has an average high-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

In March, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

In Augusta, in March, during 6.1 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

On the first day of March in Augusta, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Augusta, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Augusta, WV

  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Augusta, 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
Augusta, WV

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in March
Augusta, WV

  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Augusta, WV

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.73").

Average rainfall days in March
Augusta, WV

  • Average rainfall days in March: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Augusta, WV

  • Average snowfall in March: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Augusta, WV

  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Augusta, 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 48min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Augusta, WV

  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Augusta, WV

  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Augusta, WV

  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

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

Average visibility in March
Augusta, WV

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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