March weather forecastGilkerson, WV

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Gilkerson, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and an average high of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

Gilkerson's March weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Gilkerson, during the month of March, experiences an average low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Gilkerson, in March, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176 rainfall days, and 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated. In Gilkerson, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.2 days and aggregates up to 14.92" (379mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:51 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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Gilkerson, is 53.2°F (11.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.3°F (2.4°C).

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

In March, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout March, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated.

In Gilkerson, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:51 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 Gilkerson, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Gilkerson, WV

  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Gilkerson, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Gilkerson, WV

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Gilkerson, WV

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Gilkerson, WV

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Gilkerson, WV

  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gilkerson, WV

  • Average snowfall in March: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gilkerson, WV

  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gilkerson, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gilkerson, WV

  • Average sunshine days in March: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Gilkerson, 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
Gilkerson, WV

  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Gilkerson, 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).