March weather forecast
Forest City, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Forest City, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.4°F (5.2°C) and max 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in February to a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C). In Forest City, an average nighttime temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) is expected during March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Forest City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Forest City, North Carolina. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Forest City aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.4 snowfall days, and 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:48 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 7.4h.

UV index

In Forest City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during March leads to these advisories:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Forest City, is 59.5°F (15.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Forest City, during March, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Forest City aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Forest City?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:48 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 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Forest City?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Forest City, NC

Average temperature in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Forest City, NC

Average pressure in March - Forest City, 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
Forest City, NC

Average wind speed in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Forest City, NC

Average humidity in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Forest City, NC

Average rainfall in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Forest City, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Forest City, NC

Average snowfall in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Forest City, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Forest City, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Forest City, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Forest City, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Forest City, NC

Average UV index in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Forest City, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Forest City, 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
Forest City, NC

Average visibility in March - Forest City, 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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