March weather forecast
Mount Holly, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Mount Holly, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of March brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in February to a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C). In Mount Holly, the average temperature during the nights of March drops to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Mount Holly, in March, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.8 rainfall days, and 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Mount Holly aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4 snowfall days, and 4.96" (126mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:45 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 Mount Holly, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

In Mount Holly, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Mount Holly, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Mount Holly, in March, during 13.7 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Mount Holly aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Holly 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 6:52 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Mount Holly is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Mount Holly, NC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Mount Holly, NC

Average pressure in March - Mount Holly, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Mount Holly, NC

Average wind speed in March - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Mount Holly, NC

Average humidity in March - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Mount Holly, NC

Average rainfall in March - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Mount Holly, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mount Holly, NC

Average snowfall in March - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mount Holly, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Mount Holly, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mount Holly, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mount Holly, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Mount Holly, NC

Average UV index in March - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Mount Holly, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Mount Holly, NC

Average visibility in March - Mount Holly, 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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