March weather forecastWhirlwind, WV

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Whirlwind, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

March brings a rise in Whirlwind's average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in February to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). In Whirlwind, the average low-temperature during the month of March is an icy 37°F (2.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Whirlwind, during March, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In Whirlwind, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.7 days and collects up to 26.57" (675mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout March, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.3 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:51 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 5.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 37°F (2.8°C) respectively.

In Whirlwind, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In Whirlwind, in March, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Whirlwind, in March, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

In Whirlwind, West Virginia, the average day length in March 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 7:13 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Whirlwind, WV

  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Whirlwind, 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
Whirlwind, WV

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Whirlwind, WV

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

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

Average rainfall in March
Whirlwind, WV

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in March
Whirlwind, WV

  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Whirlwind, WV

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Whirlwind, WV

  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Whirlwind, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Whirlwind, WV

  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Whirlwind, WV

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, 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
Whirlwind, WV

  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Whirlwind, 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).