March weather forecast
Little Switzerland, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Little Switzerland, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

March marks a minor ascent in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). The low-temperature averages to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Little Switzerland, in March, during 14.6 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.4 rainfall days, and 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Little Switzerland, during March, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Little Switzerland, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.7 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:49 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 6.6h.

UV index

In Little Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Little Switzerland during March are 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Little Switzerland, during March, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Little Switzerland, in March, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day 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 6:57 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.

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

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 Little Switzerland?

In Little Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Little Switzerland, NC

Average temperature in March - Little Switzerland, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Little Switzerland, NC

Average pressure in March - Little Switzerland, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Little Switzerland, NC

Average wind speed in March - Little Switzerland, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Little Switzerland, NC

Average humidity in March - Little Switzerland, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Little Switzerland, NC

Average rainfall in March - Little Switzerland, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in March
Little Switzerland, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Little Switzerland, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Little Switzerland, NC

Average snowfall in March - Little Switzerland, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Little Switzerland, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Little Switzerland, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Little Switzerland, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Little Switzerland, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Little Switzerland, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Little Switzerland, NC

Average UV index in March - Little Switzerland, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Little Switzerland, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Little Switzerland, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Little Switzerland, NC

Average visibility in March - Little Switzerland, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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