March weather forecastElkview, WV

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Elkview, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and an average high of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

March signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). In Elkview, an average nighttime temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) is expected during March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Elkview, in March, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elkview, there are 180.4 rainfall days, and 34.06" (865mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elkview, West Virginia, are January through May, October through December. In March, in Elkview, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout March, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 46.8 snowfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Elkview is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Elkview, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 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 in Elkview is 5.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During March, Elkview experiences an average high-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and a low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

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

In Elkview, in March, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Elkview, in March, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March in Elkview, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:48 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 Elkview, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Elkview, West Virginia, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Elkview, WV

  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Elkview, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Elkview, 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 (4mph).

Average humidity in March
Elkview, WV

  • Average humidity in March: 79%

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

Average rainfall in March
Elkview, WV

  • Average rainfall in March: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in March
Elkview, WV

  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11 days).

Average snowfall in March
Elkview, WV

  • Average snowfall in March: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Elkview, WV

  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Elkview, 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 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elkview, WV

  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Elkview, 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).

Average cloud cover in March
Elkview, WV

  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Elkview, 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).