March weather forecast
Ripley, WV

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Weather in March

March in Ripley brings the advent of spring by gently shaking off the winter chills. With the warming trend in full swing, the average temperature climbs to a high of 52.5°F (11.4°C). This month greets spring and prepares for brighter days with an increased daylight duration of 12 hours. March marks the thawing of the landscape and the beginning of color returning to the natural splendor of the city. Gardening begins to pick up as the frost fades and the promise of blooming flora draws near.

Temperature

With the transition into March, Ripley experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C) in February to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). In the month of March, Ripley witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ripley, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ripley, there are 149.3 rainfall days, and 15.55" (395mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ripley, in March, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ripley, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:49 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 March, the average sunshine in Ripley is 5.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Ripley is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Ripley in March?

In Ripley, 52.5°F (11.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 35.6°F (2°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Ripley?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March in Ripley?

In Ripley, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Ripley?

In Ripley, West Virginia, in March, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in March in Ripley, West Virginia, is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Ripley?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Ripley, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.

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

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.

How long on average sun shines in March in Ripley?

The average sunshine duration in March in Ripley is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in March in Ripley?

In Ripley, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Ripley, WV

Average temperature in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°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 (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Ripley, WV

Average pressure in March - Ripley, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Ripley, WV

Average wind speed in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Ripley, WV

Average humidity in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Ripley, WV

Average rainfall in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in March
Ripley, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Ripley, WV

Average snowfall in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Ripley, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Ripley, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ripley, 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 5min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Ripley, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Ripley, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Ripley, WV

Average UV index in March - Ripley, 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
Ripley, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Ripley, WV

Average visibility in March - Ripley, 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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