March weather forecast
Gulf, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Gulf, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 60.3°F (15.7°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Gulf's transition into March brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in February to a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C). Gulf's nighttime temperature in March falls to an average of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Gulf, in March, during 13 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gulf, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.7 days and collects up to 28.74" (730mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Gulf aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.6 snowfall days, and 3.43" (87mm) 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 6:45 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:38 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 7.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Gulf in March?

In Gulf, 60.3°F (15.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.9°F (5.5°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Gulf, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Gulf aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Gulf, North Carolina, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Gulf?

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 Gulf have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Gulf, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Gulf, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Gulf, NC

Average wind speed in March - Gulf, 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 (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Gulf, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Gulf, NC

Average rainfall in March - Gulf, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.81").

Average rainfall days in March
Gulf, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Gulf, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gulf, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gulf, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Gulf, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Gulf, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gulf, 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
Gulf, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Gulf, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Gulf, NC

Average UV index in March - Gulf, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Gulf, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Gulf, 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 31).

Average visibility in March
Gulf, NC

Average visibility in March - Gulf, 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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