March weather forecastVulcan, WV

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Vulcan, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54°F (12.2°C) and an average low of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Vulcan's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from February's frosty 45°F (7.2°C) to a cool 54°F (12.2°C). An average low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) is observed during the March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Vulcan, West Virginia, during March, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.6 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout March, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated. In Vulcan, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Vulcan, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:50 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 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During March, Vulcan experiences an average high-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C) and a low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In March, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout March, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout March, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:50 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 Vulcan, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

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

  • Average high temperature in March: 54°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Vulcan, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Vulcan, WV

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Vulcan, WV

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Vulcan, WV

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in March
Vulcan, WV

  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Vulcan, WV

  • Average snowfall in March: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Vulcan, WV

  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Vulcan, 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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Vulcan, WV

  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Vulcan, WV

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Vulcan, WV

  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Vulcan, 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).