March weather forecast
Macclesfield, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Macclesfield, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from February's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C). In Macclesfield, in March, the average low-temperature is an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

January through April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Macclesfield, in March, during 13.6 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.7 rainfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Macclesfield aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Macclesfield, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Macclesfield, North Carolina, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 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.
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 in Macclesfield is 7.1h.

UV index

In Macclesfield, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in March translates into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Macclesfield in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Macclesfield during March are 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C) respectively.

What is the least humid month?

January through April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Macclesfield aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Macclesfield have in March?

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 6:39 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?

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 Macclesfield, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Macclesfield, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Macclesfield, NC

Average temperature in March - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Macclesfield, NC

Average pressure in March - Macclesfield, 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
Macclesfield, NC

Average wind speed in March - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Macclesfield, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Macclesfield, NC

Average rainfall in March - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Macclesfield, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Macclesfield, NC

Average snowfall in March - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Macclesfield, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Macclesfield, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Macclesfield, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Macclesfield, NC

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Macclesfield, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Macclesfield, NC

Average visibility in March - Macclesfield, 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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