Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Entering March, Chapel Hill notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C). An average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) is noted in Chapel Hill during the month of March.Humidity
In Chapel Hill, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130 rainfall days, and 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Chapel Hill aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Chapel Hill, there are 4 snowfall days, and 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Chapel Hill is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Chapel Hill, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:37 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 Chapel Hill, the average sunshine in March is 7h.UV index
In Chapel Hill, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Chapel Hill in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Chapel Hill?
How many days does it rain in March in Chapel Hill?
What is the last month it snows in Chapel Hill?
How many hours of daylight does Chapel Hill have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Chapel Hill?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Chapel Hill?
How many hours of sunshine does Chapel Hill have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Chapel Hill?
Average temperature in March
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 59.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 41.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).
Average pressure in March
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (0.83").
Average rainfall days in March
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Chapel Hill, 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).
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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