March weather forecast
Cliffside, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cliffside, is a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.1°F (15.6°C) and min 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

Cliffside, North Carolina, in March experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). An average nighttime temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) is observed during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Cliffside, in March, during 14.1 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cliffside, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.8 days and collects up to 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Cliffside aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.7 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:48 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 Cliffside, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

In Cliffside, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in March leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature during March is 60.1°F (15.6°C) and the low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Cliffside, during March, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Cliffside aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cliffside have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Cliffside have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Cliffside, NC

Average temperature in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.1°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 (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Cliffside, NC

Average pressure in March - Cliffside, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cliffside, NC

Average wind speed in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in March
Cliffside, NC

Average humidity in March - Cliffside, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Cliffside, NC

Average rainfall in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Cliffside, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cliffside, NC

Average snowfall in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cliffside, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Cliffside, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cliffside, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cliffside, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Cliffside, NC

Average UV index in March - Cliffside, 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
Cliffside, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Cliffside, NC

Average visibility in March - Cliffside, 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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