March weather forecast
Dillsboro, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dillsboro, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

Dillsboro's transition into March is noticed by a slight rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in February to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Dillsboro witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) throughout March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Dillsboro, in March, during 16.5 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dillsboro, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.2 days and collects up to 40.39" (1026mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dillsboro, there are 18.7 snowfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) 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 7:01 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:54 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 Dillsboro, the average sunshine in March is 6.7h.

UV index

In Dillsboro, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature during March is 53.2°F (11.8°C) and the low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Dillsboro, in March, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Dillsboro, in March, during 2.6 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Dillsboro?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Dillsboro, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:54 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 many hours of sunshine does Dillsboro have in March?

In Dillsboro, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Dillsboro, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in March
Dillsboro, NC

Average pressure in March - Dillsboro, 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
Dillsboro, NC

Average wind speed in March - Dillsboro, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Dillsboro, NC

Average humidity in March - Dillsboro, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Dillsboro, NC

Average rainfall in March - Dillsboro, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.56").

Average rainfall days in March
Dillsboro, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Dillsboro, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dillsboro, NC

Average snowfall in March - Dillsboro, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dillsboro, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Dillsboro, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dillsboro, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dillsboro, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Dillsboro, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Dillsboro, NC

Average UV index in March - Dillsboro, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Dillsboro, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Dillsboro, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Dillsboro, NC

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

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

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