March weather forecast
Leicester, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Leicester, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

Leicester's transition into March sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in February to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Leicester's temperature lowers to a mean of 36.3°F (2.4°C) during the nights in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Leicester is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 185.9 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Leicester. In Leicester, in March, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Leicester, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days and aggregates up to 12.01" (305mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:52 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 6.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature, in March, in Leicester, records 53.2°F (11.8°C), while the low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Leicester, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Leicester, in March, during 14.9 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Leicester, in March, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Leicester?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:52 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 Leicester have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Leicester, NC

Average temperature in March - Leicester, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Leicester, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Leicester, NC

Average wind speed in March - Leicester, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Leicester, NC

Average humidity in March - Leicester, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Leicester, NC

Average rainfall in March - Leicester, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Leicester, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Leicester, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Leicester, NC

Average snowfall in March - Leicester, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Leicester, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Leicester, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Leicester, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Leicester, 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: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Leicester, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Leicester, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Leicester, NC

Average UV index in March - Leicester, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Leicester, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Leicester, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Leicester, NC

Average visibility in March - Leicester, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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