March weather forecast
Kinston, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Kinston, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.4°F (15.8°C) and min 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C). Nighttime temperatures in March average to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C) in Kinston.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and March, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Kinston, North Carolina, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kinston, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172 days and collects up to 35.2" (894mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kinston are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Kinston aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Kinston, there are 4 snowfall days, and 1.97" (50mm) 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 6:38 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Kinston, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:31 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

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Kinston is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Kinston?

The high-temperature in Kinston during March is 60.4°F (15.8°C) and the low-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C).

What is the least humid month in Kinston?

The months with the lowest humidity in Kinston, North Carolina, are January and March, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in March in Kinston?

In Kinston, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in Kinston in March?

In Kinston, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Kinston?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Kinston aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kinston have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Kinston?

On the first day of March in Kinston, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Kinston, 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 Kinston have in March?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Kinston?

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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Kinston, NC

Average temperature in March - Kinston, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Kinston, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Kinston, NC

Average wind speed in March - Kinston, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Kinston, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Kinston, NC

Average rainfall in March - Kinston, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Kinston, NC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

Average snowfall in March
Kinston, NC

Average snowfall in March - Kinston, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Kinston, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Kinston, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Kinston, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kinston, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Kinston, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Kinston, NC

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Kinston, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Kinston, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Kinston, NC

Average visibility in March - Kinston, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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