March weather forecast
Fairmont, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fairmont, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 62.1°F (16.7°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a still refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Fairmont is 74%.

Rainfall

In Fairmont, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fairmont, North Carolina, there are 165.2 rainfall days, and 34.57" (878mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Fairmont. March is the last month it regularly snows in Fairmont. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Fairmont aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Fairmont, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Fairmont, North Carolina, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March in Fairmont, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 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 Fairmont, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fairmont in March?

The high-temperature during March is 62.1°F (16.7°C) and the low-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Fairmont?

In Fairmont, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Fairmont?

In Fairmont, North Carolina, in March, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Fairmont?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Fairmont. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Fairmont aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fairmont have in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Fairmont?

On the first day of March in Fairmont, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Fairmont, North Carolina, 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 Fairmont?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Fairmont?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Fairmont, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fairmont, NC

Average temperature in March - Fairmont, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 62.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in March
Fairmont, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in March
Fairmont, NC

Average wind speed in March - Fairmont, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Fairmont, NC

Average humidity in March - Fairmont, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Fairmont, NC

Average rainfall in March - Fairmont, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Fairmont, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Fairmont, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fairmont, NC

Average snowfall in March - Fairmont, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fairmont, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Fairmont, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fairmont, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fairmont, 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 1min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fairmont, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Fairmont, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Fairmont, NC

Average UV index in March - Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Fairmont, 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 October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Fairmont, NC

Average visibility in March - Fairmont, 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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