March weather forecastRupert, WV
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Rupert, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and max 47.8°F (8.8°C).Temperature
March's arrival sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C) to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). An average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is recorded during the nights in March.Humidity
In Rupert, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.Rainfall
In Rupert, West Virginia, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.7 rainfall days, and 35.31" (897mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rupert, during March, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.2 snowfall days, and 32.83" (834mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:45 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 Rupert, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Rupert, WV
- Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Rupert, 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
Rupert, WV
- Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Rupert, WV
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (79%).
Average rainfall in March
Rupert, WV
- Average rainfall in March: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in March
Rupert, WV
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rupert, WV
- Average snowfall in March: 6.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rupert, WV
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rupert, 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 48min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rupert, WV
- Average sunshine days in March: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Rupert, WV
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Rupert, WV
- Average cloud cover in March: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in March
Rupert, WV
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, August, September, October and December (4mi).
