March weather forecast
Mount Olive, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Mount Olive, is a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). Throughout March, a steady low-temperature average of 43.3°F (6.3°C) is noted.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166 rainfall days, and 34.33" (872mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Mount Olive aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.2 snowfall days, and 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mount Olive, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Olive, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Mount Olive, is 60.4°F (15.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Mount Olive, during March, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Mount Olive aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Olive have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Mount Olive have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Mount Olive, NC

Average pressure in March - Mount Olive, 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
Mount Olive, NC

Average wind speed in March - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Mount Olive, NC

Average humidity in March - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Mount Olive, NC

Average rainfall in March - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in March
Mount Olive, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mount Olive, NC

Average snowfall in March - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mount Olive, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
Mount Olive, NC

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

Average sunshine days in March
Mount Olive, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Mount Olive, NC

Average UV index in March - Mount Olive, 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
Mount Olive, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Mount Olive, NC

Average visibility in March - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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