March weather forecast
Fletcher, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fletcher, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.6°F (13.1°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

Fletcher's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in February to a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C). An average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) is common during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Fletcher, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Fletcher, in March, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fletcher, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.4 days and collects up to 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout March, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fletcher, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.7 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:51 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 7.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 55.6°F (13.1°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Fletcher?

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout March, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:51 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 many hours of sunshine does Fletcher have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.3h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Fletcher, NC

Average temperature in March - Fletcher, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

Average pressure in March
Fletcher, NC

Average pressure in March - Fletcher, 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
Fletcher, NC

Average wind speed in March - Fletcher, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Fletcher, NC

Average humidity in March - Fletcher, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Fletcher, NC

Average rainfall in March - Fletcher, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Fletcher, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Fletcher, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fletcher, NC

Average snowfall in March - Fletcher, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fletcher, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Fletcher, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fletcher, 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 2min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Fletcher, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Fletcher, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Fletcher, NC

Average UV index in March - Fletcher, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Fletcher, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Fletcher, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Fletcher, NC

Average visibility in March - Fletcher, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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