March weather forecast
Franklin, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Franklin, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 54°F (12.2°C) and min 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during March adjusts from February's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a cool 54°F (12.2°C). Franklin's nighttime temperature during March is consistently averaged at a wintry 37°F (2.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout March, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 203.1 rainfall days, and 47.4" (1204mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. In Franklin, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.1 days and aggregates up to 9.41" (239mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Franklin, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:54 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Franklin?

The high-temperature, in March, in Franklin, is 54°F (12.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Franklin, in March, during 18 rainfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Franklin, in March, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:54 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 Franklin?

In Franklin, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Franklin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Franklin, NC

Average temperature in March - Franklin, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 54°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Franklin, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Franklin, NC

Average wind speed in March - Franklin, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Franklin, NC

Average humidity in March - Franklin, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Franklin, NC

Average rainfall in March - Franklin, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (3.07").

Average rainfall days in March
Franklin, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Franklin, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Franklin, NC

Average snowfall in March - Franklin, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Franklin, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Franklin, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Franklin, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Franklin, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Franklin, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Franklin, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Franklin, NC

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Franklin, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Franklin, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Franklin, NC

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

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

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