March weather forecast
Knightdale, NC

Share

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Knightdale, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and an average high of 59°F (15°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in February to a refreshing 59°F (15°C). Knightdale's average low-temperature during March nights is observed to be an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Knightdale, in March, during 14.4 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Knightdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.7 days and collects up to 33.19" (843mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Knightdale, North Carolina, are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Knightdale aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.8 snowfall days, and 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Knightdale, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:35 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 Knightdale, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

In Knightdale, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature, in March, in Knightdale, records 59°F (15°C), while the low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Knightdale, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Knightdale, in March, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Knightdale aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:35 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 long on average sun shines in March in Knightdale?

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

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Knightdale, NC

Average temperature in March - Knightdale, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Knightdale, NC

Average pressure in March - Knightdale, 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
Knightdale, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Knightdale, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Knightdale, NC

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Knightdale, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Knightdale, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Knightdale, NC

Average snowfall in March - Knightdale, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Knightdale, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Knightdale, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Knightdale, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Knightdale, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Knightdale, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Knightdale, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Knightdale, NC

Average UV index in March - Knightdale, 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
Knightdale, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Knightdale, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Knightdale, NC

Average visibility in March - Knightdale, 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).

Knightdale, North Carolina, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location