March weather forecast
Purgitsville, WV

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Purgitsville, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

Purgitsville in March experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's icy 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). Purgitsville experiences an average nighttime temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) in the month of March.

Humidity

In Purgitsville, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Purgitsville, West Virginia, in March, during 14 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Purgitsville, West Virginia, there are 166 rainfall days, and 25.83" (656mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Purgitsville are January through May, October through December. March is the month with the most snowfall in Purgitsville. Snow falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Purgitsville is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:38 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 Purgitsville, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Purgitsville in March?

During March, Purgitsville experiences an average high-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Purgitsville?

In Purgitsville, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in Purgitsville in March?

In March, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Purgitsville?

The month with the most snowfall in Purgitsville is March, when snow falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Purgitsville?

In Purgitsville, West Virginia, in March, during 6.1 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Purgitsville?

In March, the average day length in Purgitsville, West Virginia, is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Purgitsville?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Purgitsville, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Purgitsville, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Purgitsville have in March?

In Purgitsville, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Purgitsville?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Purgitsville?

In Purgitsville, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average temperature in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average pressure in March - Purgitsville, 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
Purgitsville, WV

Average wind speed in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average humidity in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average rainfall in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average snowfall in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 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
Purgitsville, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Purgitsville, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average UV index in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Purgitsville, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Purgitsville, WV

Average visibility in March - Purgitsville, WV
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September and October (5mi).

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