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
Durham's transition into March sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in February to a refreshing 59°F (15°C). Durham, in March, experiences an average temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) at night.Humidity
In Durham, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Durham, in March, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 150.7 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall in Durham. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Durham aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Durham, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.2 days and aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Durham, 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 Durham, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.UV index
In Durham, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Durham, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 59°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 (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Durham, 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
Durham, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Durham, 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
Durham, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").
Average rainfall days in March
Durham, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Durham, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Durham, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Durham, 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: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Durham, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Durham, 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
Durham, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Durham, 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).
Durham, North Carolina, USA
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