March weather forecastBretz, WV

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Bretz, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Bretz's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from February's icy 37.6°F (3.1°C) to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Bretz usually reports an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Bretz is 82%.

Rainfall

In Bretz, during March, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bretz, there are 191.6 rainfall days, and 37.99" (965mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in Bretz, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 6.73" (171mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bretz, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.1 days and aggregates up to 43.5" (1105mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Bretz, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Bretz, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:42 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 5.3h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March translates into the following guidance:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) respectively.

In Bretz, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

In Bretz, in March, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Bretz, in March, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 6.73" (171mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:42 pm EDT.

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.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

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

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Bretz, West Virginia, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Bretz, WV

  • Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Bretz, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Bretz, WV

  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Bretz, WV

  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Bretz, WV

  • Average rainfall in March: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Bretz, WV

  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bretz, WV

  • Average snowfall in March: 6.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bretz, WV

  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bretz, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bretz, WV

  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6 days).

Average UV index in March
Bretz, WV

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Bretz, WV

  • Average cloud cover in March: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Bretz, WV

  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

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