March weather forecast
Mount Pleasant, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Mount Pleasant, is a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.3°F (5.7°C) and max 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from February's fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). An average low-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) marks the nights throughout March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, in March, during 13.4 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Mount Pleasant aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Mount Pleasant, there are 5.1 snowfall days, and 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mount Pleasant, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Mount Pleasant, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:42 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 Mount Pleasant is 7.1h.

UV index

In Mount Pleasant, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Mount Pleasant, is 60.1°F (15.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 42.3°F (5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Mount Pleasant, during March, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Mount Pleasant aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:42 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average pressure in March - Mount Pleasant, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average wind speed in March - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Mount Pleasant, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average rainfall in March - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average snowfall in March - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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 Pleasant, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mount Pleasant, 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Mount Pleasant, NC

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Mount Pleasant, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average visibility in March - Mount Pleasant, 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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