March weather forecast
Elk Garden, WV

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Elk Garden, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.3°F (8.5°C) and min 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). An average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is noted during the month of March.

Humidity

In Elk Garden, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Elk Garden, in March, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elk Garden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184.1 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elk Garden are January through May, October through December. In Elk Garden, during March, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elk Garden, there are 45.5 snowfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Elk Garden, West Virginia, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Elk Garden, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:39 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 in Elk Garden is 6.4h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Elk Garden in March?

The high-temperature during March is 47.3°F (8.5°C) and the low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Elk Garden?

In March, the average relative humidity in Elk Garden, West Virginia, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Elk Garden in March?

In Elk Garden, West Virginia, in March, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elk Garden in March?

In Elk Garden, West Virginia, in March, during 7.8 snowfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Elk Garden?

The average day length in March in Elk Garden, West Virginia, is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Elk Garden?

On the first day of March in Elk Garden, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Elk Garden?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Elk Garden?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Elk Garden, WV

Average temperature in March - Elk Garden, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Elk Garden, WV

Average pressure in March - Elk Garden, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Elk Garden, WV

Average wind speed in March - Elk Garden, 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 (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Elk Garden, WV

Average humidity in March - Elk Garden, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

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

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Average rainfall in March
Elk Garden, WV

Average rainfall in March - Elk Garden, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in March
Elk Garden, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Elk Garden, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Elk Garden, WV

Average snowfall in March - Elk Garden, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Elk Garden, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Elk Garden, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 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
Elk Garden, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Elk Garden, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Elk Garden, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Elk Garden, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Elk Garden, WV

Average UV index in March - Elk Garden, WV
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Elk Garden, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Elk Garden, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in March
Elk Garden, WV

Average visibility in March - Elk Garden, WV
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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