Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The onset of March brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in February to a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C). Throughout March, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 41.5°F (5.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Mountain Island is 74%.Rainfall
In Mountain Island, North Carolina, in March, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mountain Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 31.26" (794mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Mountain Island aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.6 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:44 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 7.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Mountain Island is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during March translates into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Mountain Island, 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 (47.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 41.5°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 (32.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Mountain Island, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Mountain Island, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Mountain Island, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Mountain Island, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.93").
Average rainfall days in March
Mountain Island, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mountain Island, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Mountain Island, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Mountain Island, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Mountain Island, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Mountain Island, 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
Mountain Island, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Mountain Island, 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).
Mountain Island, North Carolina, USA
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