West Virginia

West Virginia Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in West Virginia, the United States of America in March.

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Thinking about venturing to West Virginia, the United States of America this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in West Virginia in March

West Virginia, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in West Virginia generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Snowshoe at 6°C (43°F) to mild in Barboursville at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Barboursville and -4°C (25°F) in Snowshoe.

For specific regional insights in West Virginia, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Martinsburg with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to high snow/rainfall in Snowshoe with 128 mm (5 in).

Explore West Virginia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Virginia - and find the best time to visit. (based on Morgantown)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March12°C (54°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in West Virginia in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across West Virginia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in West Virginia

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in West Virginia, the United States of America?

Temperature range in West Virginia (March)

Precipitation variation in West Virginia (March)

Morgantown

In March Morgantown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
Climate in Morgantown →

Fairmont

In March Fairmont generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
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Harpers Ferry

In March Harpers Ferry generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Harpers Ferry →

Wheeling

In March Wheeling generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
156 hours
183 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
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Triadelphia

In March Triadelphia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
156 hours
183 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in West Virginia in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Morgantown 12°C (54°F) 0°C (32°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Fairmont 12°C (54°F) 0°C (32°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Harpers Ferry 12°C (54°F) -1°C (30°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Wheeling 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Triadelphia 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Charles Town 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 76 mm (3 in)

West Virginia weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West Virginia, the United States of America in March?

March in West Virginia, the United States of America brings mixed weather. In Morgantown, daytime temperatures are typically around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows hover near 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in West Virginia, the United States of America in March?

Morgantown averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 0°C (32°F).

Does West Virginia, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in March?

Not particularly. Morgantown averages just 88 mm (3.5 in) of snow/rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for West Virginia, the United States of America.

Is March a Good Time to Visit West Virginia, the United States of America?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Morgantown, March may not be the ideal time to visit West Virginia, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit West Virginia, the United States of America is in September with generally excellent weather in Morgantown. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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