March weather forecast
Granite Quarry, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Granite Quarry, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.2°F (15.1°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

In Granite Quarry, the onset of March comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from February's fresh 52°F (11.1°C) to a refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C). Throughout March, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 41°F (5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Granite Quarry, during March, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In Granite Quarry, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Granite Quarry aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.2 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Granite Quarry, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:42 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 Granite Quarry, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Granite Quarry is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in March transforms into this advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. 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 careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and a low-temperature of 41°F (5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Granite Quarry is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Granite Quarry, in March, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Granite Quarry aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

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?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:42 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 Granite Quarry have in March?

In Granite Quarry, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Granite Quarry, NC

Average temperature in March - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Granite Quarry, NC

Average pressure in March - Granite Quarry, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Granite Quarry, NC

Average wind speed in March - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Granite Quarry, NC

Average humidity in March - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Granite Quarry, NC

Average rainfall in March - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Granite Quarry, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Granite Quarry, NC

Average snowfall in March - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Granite Quarry, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Granite Quarry, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Granite Quarry, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Granite Quarry, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Granite Quarry, NC

Average UV index in March - Granite Quarry, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Granite Quarry, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Granite Quarry, NC

Average visibility in March - Granite Quarry, 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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