March weather forecastBeckley, WV
March
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
Beckley's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) in February to a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C). Beckley experiences a steady low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) throughout March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Beckley, in March, during 15.5 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 189.8 rainfall days, and 36.54" (928mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 9.2 days. Throughout March, 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated. In Beckley, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.8 days and aggregates up to 39.41" (1001mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day 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 March, the average sunshine is 6h.UV index
In Beckley, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
