Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The shift into March in Elkins is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C) in February to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). Throughout March, Elkins records an average temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) at night.Humidity
In Elkins, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.Rainfall
In Elkins, West Virginia, in March, during 16 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elkins, there are 197.4 rainfall days, and 37.87" (962mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Elkins. In Elkins, in March, during 10.2 snowfall days, 7.6" (193mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67 snowfall days, and 41.3" (1049mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Elkins is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Elkins, sunrise is at 7:04 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
The average sunshine in March is 5.9h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elkins, West Virginia. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Elkins in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Elkins?
How much does it rain in Elkins in March?
How much does it snow in Elkins in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Elkins?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Elkins?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Elkins?
How long on average sun shines in March in Elkins?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Elkins?
How high is the UV index in March in Elkins?
Average temperature in March
Elkins, WV
- Average high temperature in March: 46.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Elkins, WV
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Elkins, WV
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Elkins, WV
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (79%).
Average rainfall in March
Elkins, WV
- Average rainfall in March: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in March
Elkins, WV
- Average rainfall days in March: 16 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Elkins, WV
- Average snowfall in March: 7.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Elkins, WV
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Elkins, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Elkins, WV
- Average sunshine days in March: 7.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Elkins, 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
Elkins, WV
- Average cloud cover in March: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in March
Elkins, 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).
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