March weather forecast
Echo Heights, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Echo Heights, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 59.5°F (15.3°C) and min 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

March comes with a subtle rise, with the average high-temperature adjusting from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in February to a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C). During March, Echo Heights records an average temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) at night.

Humidity

January, March, April, June, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months in Echo Heights.

Rainfall

In Echo Heights, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Echo Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.2 days and collects up to 32.2" (818mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Echo Heights aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Echo Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.7 days and aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) 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 6:43 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:35 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 in Echo Heights is 7.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during March translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

During March, Echo Heights experiences an average high-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and a low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity in Echo Heights are January, March, April, June, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Echo Heights, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Echo Heights, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 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 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Echo Heights aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:35 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 Echo Heights have in March?

In Echo Heights, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Echo Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Echo Heights, NC

Average temperature in March - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Echo Heights, NC

Average pressure in March - Echo Heights, 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
Echo Heights, NC

Average wind speed in March - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Echo Heights, NC

Average humidity in March - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, June, July and November (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Echo Heights, NC

Average rainfall in March - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in March
Echo Heights, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Echo Heights, NC

Average snowfall in March - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Echo Heights, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Echo Heights, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Echo Heights, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Echo Heights, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Echo Heights, NC

Average UV index in March - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Echo Heights, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Echo Heights, NC

Average visibility in March - Echo Heights, 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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