March weather forecastSheridan, WV

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sheridan, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Sheridan records a steady low-temperature average of 36.3°F (2.4°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sheridan, during March, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sheridan, there are 176 rainfall days, and 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sheridan, during March, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sheridan, West Virginia, there are 38.2 snowfall days, and 14.92" (379mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Sheridan is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Sheridan, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:51 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 is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In March, in Sheridan, the average high-temperature is 53.2°F (11.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C).

In Sheridan, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In Sheridan, in March, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Sheridan, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

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

In Sheridan, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate 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
Sheridan, WV

  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Sheridan, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Sheridan, WV

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Sheridan, WV

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Sheridan, WV

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Sheridan, WV

  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sheridan, WV

  • Average snowfall in March: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sheridan, WV

  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sheridan, 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 54min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sheridan, WV

  • Average sunshine days in March: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Sheridan, 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).

Average cloud cover in March
Sheridan, WV

  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Sheridan, 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).