Fayetteville, WV weather in March
March in Fayetteville: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. Highs 52°F, lows 29°F, about 14 days with rain or snow and about 5.2 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 4.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.2 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 46% | 46% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:56 am / 6:17 pm | 7:10 am / 7:46 pm |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 12.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am37°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 30°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm47°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 30°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Beckley Raleigh Co Airport (19 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 46% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 48%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry March brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.2 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 64°F
- Coolest March1993: average high 44°F
- Wettest March1991: 8.4 in
- Driest March2003: 1.9 in
- Highest reading84°F (March 31, 2020)
- Lowest reading-1°F (March 4, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 52°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 29°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 6 | 14 |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 12.0 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +13°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Greensboro, NC155 mi · high 61°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Greensboro, NC155 mi · high 61°F · 11 wet days
How Fayetteville ranks in March
- Normal high256th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days354th driest of 378
- Comfortable days210th most of 339
What to pack for Fayetteville in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – about 5.2 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 768 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fayetteville in March?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -1°F (March 4, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Fayetteville in March?
About 14 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (8.4 in); the driest was in 2003 (1.9 in).
Does it snow in Fayetteville in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 5.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is March a good time to visit Fayetteville?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fayetteville (47 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Summersville Lake (USC00468614), 16 mi NE of the city center, 1,768 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and frost dates: Oak Hill (USC00466591), 6.2 mi SSW of the city center, 2,040 ft (225 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Beckley Va Hospital (USC00460580), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 2,330 ft (515 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Beckley Raleigh Co Airport (USW00003872), 19 mi S of the city center, 2,514 ft (699 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Raleigh County Memorial Airport (724120-03872), 19 mi S of the city center, 2,494 ft (679 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.