March weather forecastCapels, WV

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Capels, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 51.8°F (11°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

A slight uplift of average high-temperatures is noted in March, with temperatures adjusting from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in February to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). In Capels, an average nighttime temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) is expected during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Capels, there are 172.5 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Capels, West Virginia, are January through May, October through December. In Capels, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 20" (508mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Capels is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Capels, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:48 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In Capels, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

March temperatures in Capels vary between a high-temperature of 51.8°F (11°C) and a low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

In March, the average relative humidity in Capels is 80%.

In March, in Capels, West Virginia, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Capels, in March, during 5.5 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

On the first day of March in Capels, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Capels, West Virginia, 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 in Capels, West Virginia, is 6.1h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Capels is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Capels, WV

  • Average high temperature in March: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in March
Capels, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Capels, WV

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Capels, WV

  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Capels, WV

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
Capels, WV

  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Capels, WV

  • Average snowfall in March: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Capels, WV

  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Capels, 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 6min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Capels, WV

  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Capels, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Capels, WV

  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Capels, WV

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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