March weather forecast
Elk Park, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Elk Park, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.3°F (10.7°C) and an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

March signifies a subtle uplift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in February to a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C). Elk Park experiences an average nighttime temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) in the month of March.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Elk Park, in March, during 14.5 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated. In Elk Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Elk Park, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:49 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

In Elk Park, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 51.3°F (10.7°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in March in Elk Park?

In Elk Park, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Elk Park, during March, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Elk Park, during March, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elk Park have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Elk Park, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Elk Park, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Elk Park, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Elk Park, NC

Average temperature in March - Elk Park, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.3°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Elk Park, NC

Average pressure in March - Elk Park, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Elk Park, NC

Average wind speed in March - Elk Park, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Elk Park, NC

Average humidity in March - Elk Park, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Elk Park, NC

Average rainfall in March - Elk Park, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in March
Elk Park, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Elk Park, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Elk Park, NC

Average snowfall in March - Elk Park, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Elk Park, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Elk Park, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Elk Park, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Elk Park, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elk Park, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Elk Park, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in March
Elk Park, NC

Average UV index in March - Elk Park, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Elk Park, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Elk Park, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Elk Park, NC

Average visibility in March - Elk Park, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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