March weather forecast
Elm City, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Elm City, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average high of 59°F (15°C).

Temperature

March introduces a marginal temperature uplift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a refreshing 59°F (15°C). Elm City witnesses an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Elm City, during March, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.9 rainfall days, and 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Elm City aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.1 snowfall days, and 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:32 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 7h.

UV index

In Elm City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, in Elm City, the average high-temperature is 59°F (15°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Elm City, North Carolina, in March, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Elm City aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elm City have in March?

In Elm City, 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 6:40 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:32 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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Elm City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Elm City, NC

Average temperature in March - Elm City, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Elm City, NC

Average pressure in March - Elm City, NC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Elm City, NC

Average wind speed in March - Elm City, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Elm City, NC

Average humidity in March - Elm City, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Elm City, NC

Average rainfall in March - Elm City, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.32").

Average rainfall days in March
Elm City, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Elm City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Elm City, NC

Average snowfall in March - Elm City, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Elm City, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Elm City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Elm City, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Elm City, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elm City, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Elm City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Elm City, NC

Average UV index in March - Elm City, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Elm City, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Elm City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Elm City, NC

Average visibility in March - Elm City, 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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