March weather forecast
Switchback, WV

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Switchback, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average high of 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Temperature

March sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C) in February to a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C). Switchback observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Switchback, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.7 days and collects up to 29.96" (761mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in Switchback, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout March, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated. In Switchback, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.5 days and aggregates up to 27.36" (695mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Switchback is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:47 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 Switchback is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Switchback?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Switchback, is 50.7°F (10.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Switchback?

In Switchback, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March in Switchback?

In Switchback, West Virginia, in March, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Switchback in March?

In Switchback, in March, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Switchback?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Switchback have in March?

In Switchback, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Switchback?

In Switchback, 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
Switchback, WV

Average temperature in March - Switchback, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Switchback, WV

Average pressure in March - Switchback, 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 (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Switchback, WV

Average wind speed in March - Switchback, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Switchback, WV

Average humidity in March - Switchback, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in March
Switchback, WV

Average rainfall in March - Switchback, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in March
Switchback, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Switchback, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Switchback, WV

Average snowfall in March - Switchback, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Switchback, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Switchback, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 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
Switchback, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Switchback, WV
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Switchback, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Switchback, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Switchback, WV

Average UV index in March - Switchback, WV
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Switchback, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in March
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Average visibility in March - Switchback, WV
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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