March weather forecast
Balsam, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Balsam, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.2°F (11.2°C) and min 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

Balsam observes a slight ascent in average high-temperatures during March, adjusting from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in February to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). March is noted for a mean low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

In Balsam, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Balsam, during March, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187.2 rainfall days, and 41.77" (1061mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Balsam, during March, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow. In Balsam, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.8 days and aggregates up to 29.84" (758mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:53 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 Balsam, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In Balsam, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Balsam, is 52.2°F (11.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Balsam?

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Balsam, during March, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Balsam, in March, during 6 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Balsam have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

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

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.

How long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Balsam, NC

Average temperature in March - Balsam, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Balsam, NC

Average pressure in March - Balsam, NC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Balsam, NC

Average wind speed in March - Balsam, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Balsam, NC

Average humidity in March - Balsam, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Balsam, NC

Average rainfall in March - Balsam, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.72").

Average rainfall days in March
Balsam, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Balsam, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Balsam, NC

Average snowfall in March - Balsam, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Balsam, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Balsam, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Balsam, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Balsam, NC
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Balsam, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Balsam, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Balsam, NC

Average UV index in March - Balsam, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Balsam, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Balsam, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in March
Balsam, NC

Average visibility in March - Balsam, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August and September (4mi).

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