March weather forecastThornton, WV
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Thornton, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.9°F (9.4°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).Temperature
March indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C) in February to a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C). Thornton usually reports an average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) during the month of March.Humidity
In Thornton, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Thornton, during March, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. In Thornton, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184.5 days and collects up to 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Thornton, in March, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.04" (128mm) of snow. In Thornton, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.4 days and aggregates up to 31.26" (794mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:43 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 is 5.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Thornton, WV
- Average high temperature in March: 48.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Thornton, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Thornton, WV
- Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Thornton, WV
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Thornton, WV
- Average rainfall in March: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in March
Thornton, WV
- Average rainfall days in March: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Thornton, WV
- Average snowfall in March: 5.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Thornton, WV
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Thornton, 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: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Thornton, WV
- Average sunshine days in March: 8.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Thornton, WV
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Thornton, WV
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Thornton, WV
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
