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 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 marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in February to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). During March, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 37.8°F (3.2°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Fairplains, in March, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fairplains, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.5 days and aggregates up to 8.11" (206mm) of snow.Daylight
In Fairplains, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:46 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 7.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Fairplains, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 55.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Fairplains, 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
Fairplains, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Fairplains, NC
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Fairplains, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").
Average rainfall days in March
Fairplains, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 15 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fairplains, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fairplains, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fairplains, 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: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fairplains, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Fairplains, NC
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Fairplains, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Fairplains, NC
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September and December (5mi).
Fairplains, North Carolina, USA
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