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
March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in February to a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C). The mean low-temperature during March nights is a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Colfax, in March, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Colfax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.5 days and collects up to 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Colfax. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Colfax aggregates 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Colfax, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.6 days and aggregates up to 7.76" (197mm) of snow.Daylight
In Colfax, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:41 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 March, the average sunshine is 7.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Colfax, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 58.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 40.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Colfax, 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
Colfax, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Colfax, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Colfax, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").
Average rainfall days in March
Colfax, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Colfax, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Colfax, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Colfax, 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 1min
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
Colfax, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Colfax, 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Colfax, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Colfax, 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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