Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The transition from February to March brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). During the nights in March, the temperature averages to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Shanks, during March, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Shanks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 25.83" (656mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Shanks. The month with the most snowfall in Shanks is March, when snow falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.Daylight
In Shanks, West Virginia, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 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
The average sunshine in March in Shanks is 6.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Shanks in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Shanks?
How many days does it rain in March in Shanks?
When does it snow the most in Shanks?
How much does it snow in Shanks in March?
How many hours of daylight does Shanks have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Shanks?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Shanks?
How many hours of sunshine does Shanks have in March?
When is the lowest UV index in Shanks?
What is the UV index reading in March in Shanks?
Average temperature in March
Shanks, 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).
Average pressure in March
Shanks, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Shanks, 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).
Average humidity in March
Shanks, 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%).
Average rainfall in March
Shanks, 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").
Average rainfall days in March
Shanks, 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).
Average snowfall in March
Shanks, 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").
Average snowfall days in March
Shanks, 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).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shanks, 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).
Average sunshine days in March
Shanks, 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).
Average UV index in March
Shanks, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Shanks, 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).
Average visibility in March
Shanks, 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).
Shanks, West Virginia, USA
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