March weather forecast
Cotton, WV

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cotton, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of March, Cotton's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in February to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). During March, Cotton records an average temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In Cotton, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Cotton, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cotton, there are 169.9 rainfall days, and 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cotton, West Virginia, are January through May, October through December. In Cotton, in March, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.5 snowfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cotton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Cotton, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:48 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

In March, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

In Cotton, 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 radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Cotton?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Cotton, is 52.9°F (11.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Cotton?

In Cotton, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March in Cotton?

In Cotton, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Cotton in March?

In March, in Cotton, West Virginia, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Cotton have in March?

In March, the average day length in Cotton, West Virginia, is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Cotton?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Cotton, 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 Cotton?

In Cotton, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Cotton?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Cotton is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Cotton, WV

Average temperature in March - Cotton, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

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Average pressure in March
Cotton, WV

Average pressure in March - Cotton, WV
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Cotton, WV

Average wind speed in March - Cotton, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Cotton, WV

Average humidity in March - Cotton, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Cotton, WV

Average rainfall in March - Cotton, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in March
Cotton, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Cotton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Cotton, WV

Average snowfall in March - Cotton, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Cotton, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Cotton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 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
Cotton, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cotton, WV
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Cotton, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Cotton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Cotton, WV

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

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Cotton, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Cotton, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in March
Cotton, WV

Average visibility in March - Cotton, 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).

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