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 sea temperature 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
The onset of March manifests an average high-temperature of a still mild 60.4°F (15.8°C), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. During March, the nighttime temperature averages of 48.7°F (9.3°C).Humidity
January through April, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Emerald Isle, in March, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Emerald Isle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.1 days and collects up to 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Emerald Isle aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.1 snowfall days, and 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In March, the average ocean temperature is 63.1°F (17.3°C).Note: Most people find swimming in 63.1°F (17.3°C) to be not enjoyable. The control of one's breathing becomes more challenging as the water temperature drops below 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Emerald Isle, the average sunshine in March is 7.4h.UV index
In Emerald Isle, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March leads to these instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in March
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 60.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 48.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 11.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, February and December (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average sea temperature in March: 63.1°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61.3°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Emerald Isle, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Emerald Isle, 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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