March weather forecast
Hillsborough, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Hillsborough, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and an average low of 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in February to a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C). Hillsborough cools down to an average low-temperature of 41°F (5°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.7 rainfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Hillsborough aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Hillsborough, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.5 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:37 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 7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Hillsborough, is 58.6°F (14.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 41°F (5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Hillsborough. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Hillsborough aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hillsborough have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:37 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 Hillsborough have in March?

In Hillsborough, the average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Hillsborough 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
Hillsborough, NC

Average temperature in March - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.6°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 (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Hillsborough, NC

Average pressure in March - Hillsborough, 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
Hillsborough, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Hillsborough, NC

Average humidity in March - Hillsborough, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Hillsborough, NC

Average rainfall in March - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Hillsborough, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hillsborough, NC

Average snowfall in March - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hillsborough, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 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
Hillsborough, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hillsborough, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Hillsborough, NC

Average UV index in March - Hillsborough, 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
Hillsborough, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Hillsborough, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Hillsborough, NC

Average visibility in March - Hillsborough, 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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