March weather forecast
Fayetteville, NC

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A sign of an ancient design of this stone house located in Hay Street in Fayetteville, North Carolina
A sign of an ancient design of this stone house located in Hay Street in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Weather in March

As Fayetteville transitions from winter to spring, it greets the blooming season with milder and more pleasant weather. Rainfall peaks at 2.48" (63mm), making it the rainiest month in the first quarter of the year. Sunshine hours expand, contributing to an increase in daylight, which is a sign of the approaching springtime. The yearly high and low temperatures observe a noticeable increase. Moving further into spring, the weather shows an upward trend in temperatures.

Temperature

With the onset of March, Fayetteville's weather sees a minor temperature rise, transitioning from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in February to a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C). In Fayetteville, an average temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) is noted during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Fayetteville, in March, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fayetteville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.2 days and collects up to 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Fayetteville aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3 snowfall days, and 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:36 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 in Fayetteville is 7h.

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: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Fayetteville, is 61.3°F (16.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Fayetteville, in March, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Fayetteville?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Fayetteville aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fayetteville have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:36 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Fayetteville, NC

Average temperature in March - Fayetteville, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.3°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 (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Fayetteville, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in March
Fayetteville, NC

Average wind speed in March - Fayetteville, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Fayetteville, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Fayetteville, NC

Average rainfall in March - Fayetteville, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Fayetteville, NC

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

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June, July and August (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fayetteville, NC

Average snowfall in March - Fayetteville, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fayetteville, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Fayetteville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.2 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
Fayetteville, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fayetteville, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fayetteville, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Fayetteville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Fayetteville, NC

Average UV index in March - Fayetteville, 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
Fayetteville, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Fayetteville, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Fayetteville, NC

Average visibility in March - Fayetteville, 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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