March weather forecast
High Shoals, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in High Shoals, is a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average high of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

As March arrives, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) in February to a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C). High Shoals's nights in March cool down to an average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

In High Shoals, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout March, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In High Shoals, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.9 days and collects up to 32.6" (828mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, High Shoals aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.2 snowfall days, and 6.06" (154mm) 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 6:53 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:45 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 7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In March, in High Shoals, the average high-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In High Shoals, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout March, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in High Shoals?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, High Shoals aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does High Shoals have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:45 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 High Shoals have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In High Shoals, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
High Shoals, NC

Average temperature in March - High Shoals, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in March
High Shoals, NC

Average pressure in March - High Shoals, 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
High Shoals, NC

Average wind speed in March - High Shoals, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in March
High Shoals, NC

Average humidity in March - High Shoals, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

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
High Shoals, NC

Average rainfall in March - High Shoals, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
High Shoals, NC

Average rainfall days in March - High Shoals, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
High Shoals, NC

Average snowfall in March - High Shoals, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
High Shoals, NC

Average snowfall days in March - High Shoals, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 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 and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
High Shoals, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - High Shoals, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
High Shoals, NC

Average sunshine days in March - High Shoals, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in March
High Shoals, NC

Average UV index in March - High Shoals, 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
High Shoals, NC

Average cloud cover in March - High Shoals, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
High Shoals, NC

Average visibility in March - High Shoals, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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