March weather forecast
Beckley, WV

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Weather in March

In Beckley, March signifies the transition from winter to spring. While temperature ranges show a temperature rise compared to February, occasional bursts of snow still appear. Weather in March is an amalgam: introducing the warmth of spring while still clinging onto remnants of winter. As March proceeds, rainfall takes precedence over snowfall, a clear indicator of the season shift. The latter half of the month presents the first hints of blossoming flora, an idyllic reflection of the spring charm.

Temperature

March introduces a marginal temperature uplift in Beckley, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) to a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C). During the month of March, an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) is recorded in Beckley.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout March, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Beckley, there are 189.8 rainfall days, and 36.54" (928mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Beckley. In Beckley, in March, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 7.6" (193mm) of snow. In Beckley, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.8 days and aggregates up to 39.41" (1001mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Beckley is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 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 Beckley, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Beckley is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Beckley in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 50.4°F (10.2°C) and 33.8°F (1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Beckley?

The average relative humidity in March in Beckley, West Virginia, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March in Beckley?

In Beckley, during March, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Beckley?

In Beckley, in March, during 9.2 snowfall days, 7.6" (193mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Beckley?

In Beckley, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Beckley?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Beckley?

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 Beckley?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Beckley?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Beckley, WV

Average temperature in March - Beckley, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Beckley, WV

Average pressure in March - Beckley, WV
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"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).

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Average wind speed in March
Beckley, WV

Average wind speed in March - Beckley, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Beckley, WV

Average humidity in March - Beckley, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).

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Average rainfall in March
Beckley, WV

Average rainfall in March - Beckley, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in March
Beckley, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Beckley, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Beckley, WV

Average snowfall in March - Beckley, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Beckley, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Beckley, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Beckley, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Beckley, WV
  • 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Beckley, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Beckley, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Beckley, WV

Average UV index in March - Beckley, WV
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Beckley, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Beckley, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in March
Beckley, WV

Average visibility in March - Beckley, WV
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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