March weather forecast
Catawba, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Catawba, is a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.5°F (15.3°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

As Catawba enters March, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a cool 51.8°F (11°C) of February to a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C). During March, Catawba's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout March, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Catawba aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.1 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:45 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 Catawba, the average sunshine in March is 7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Catawba, is 59.5°F (15.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Catawba, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Catawba, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Catawba?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Catawba aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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 6:53 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:45 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 7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. 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
Catawba, NC

Average temperature in March - Catawba, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Catawba, NC

Average pressure in March - Catawba, NC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"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
Catawba, NC

Average wind speed in March - Catawba, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Catawba, NC

Average humidity in March - Catawba, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Catawba, NC

Average rainfall in March - Catawba, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Catawba, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Catawba, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Catawba, NC

Average snowfall in March - Catawba, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Catawba, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Catawba, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Catawba, 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: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Catawba, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Catawba, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Catawba, NC

Average UV index in March - Catawba, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Catawba, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Catawba, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Catawba, NC

Average visibility in March - Catawba, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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