March weather forecast
Priestley, WV

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Priestley, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in February to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). Priestley witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) throughout March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Priestley, there are 152.9 rainfall days, and 16.5" (419mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Priestley, there are 37.1 snowfall days, and 8.27" (210mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Priestley, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Priestley, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:50 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 Priestley, West Virginia, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In Priestley, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Priestley in March?

In Priestley, 53.1°F (11.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Priestley?

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

How much does it rain in Priestley in March?

In Priestley, West Virginia, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Priestley in March?

In Priestley, West Virginia, during March, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Priestley have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Priestley?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

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

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

In Priestley, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Priestley?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Priestley, West Virginia, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Priestley, WV

Average temperature in March - Priestley, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Priestley, WV

Average pressure in March - Priestley, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Priestley, WV

Average wind speed in March - Priestley, 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
Priestley, WV

Average humidity in March - Priestley, 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
Priestley, WV

Average rainfall in March - Priestley, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in March
Priestley, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Priestley, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Priestley, WV

Average snowfall in March - Priestley, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Priestley, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Priestley, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Priestley, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Priestley, 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: 6h and 0min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Priestley, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Priestley, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Priestley, WV

Average UV index in March - Priestley, 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
Priestley, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Priestley, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Priestley, WV

Average visibility in March - Priestley, 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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