March weather forecast
Thornton, WV

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Thornton, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

An increase in the average high-temperature marks March, moving from February's wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C) to a chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C). During March, Thornton's temperature averages to a wintry 32.4°F (0.2°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Thornton, West Virginia, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Thornton, West Virginia, in March, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Thornton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184.5 days and collects up to 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Thornton, during March, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 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 Thornton, the average length of the day in March 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

In Thornton, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Thornton?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Thornton, is 48.9°F (9.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Thornton?

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

How much does it rain in Thornton in March?

In Thornton, during March, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Thornton in March?

In Thornton, West Virginia, in March, during 8.3 snowfall days, 5.04" (128mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Thornton have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Thornton?

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.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Thornton?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Thornton, West Virginia, is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Thornton?

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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Thornton, WV

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).

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Average pressure in March
Thornton, WV

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).

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Average wind speed in March
Thornton, WV

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).

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Average humidity in March
Thornton, WV

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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Thornton, WV

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").

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Average rainfall days in March
Thornton, WV

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).

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Average snowfall in March
Thornton, WV

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").

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Average snowfall days in March
Thornton, WV

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).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Thornton, WV

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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Thornton, WV

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).

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Average UV index in March
Thornton, WV

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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Thornton, WV

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).

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Average visibility in March
Thornton, WV

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).

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