March weather forecastSutton, WV

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Sutton, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34°F (1.1°C) and an average high of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in March, transitioning from an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C) in February to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). An average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) marks the nights throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Sutton, in March, during 16.8 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sutton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 195.1 days and collects up to 38.98" (990mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sutton, in March, during 8 snowfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sutton, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.6 days and aggregates up to 34.25" (870mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Sutton, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 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 Sutton, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In Sutton, 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 the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. 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. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 34°F (1.1°C) respectively.

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

In Sutton, during March, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

In March, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout March, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

In March, 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

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.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Sutton is 6h.

In Sutton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Sutton, WV

  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Sutton, 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).

Average wind speed in March
Sutton, WV

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Sutton, WV

  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Sutton, WV

  • Average rainfall in March: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in March
Sutton, WV

  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sutton, WV

  • Average snowfall in March: 5.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sutton, WV

  • Average snowfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sutton, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sutton, WV

  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Sutton, WV

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Sutton, WV

  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Sutton, WV

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).