March weather forecast
Nags Head, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a fresh month in Nags Head, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C), showing a minute difference from February's 50.5°F (10.3°C). Nags Head registers an average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) throughout March, a modest decrease from its daytime highs.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Nags Head, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.9 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Nags Head aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.7 snowfall days, and 0.35" (9mm) 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 6:31 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:23 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 6.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Nags Head, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Nags Head, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Nags Head aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Nags Head have in March?

The average day length in March in Nags Head is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Nags Head have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Nags Head, NC

Average temperature in March - Nags Head, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Nags Head, NC

Average pressure in March - Nags Head, NC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Nags Head, NC

Average wind speed in March - Nags Head, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 14mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10mph).

Average humidity in March
Nags Head, NC

Average humidity in March - Nags Head, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Nags Head, NC

Average rainfall in March - Nags Head, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in March
Nags Head, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Nags Head, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Nags Head, NC

Average snowfall in March - Nags Head, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Nags Head, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Nags Head, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 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
Nags Head, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Nags Head, NC
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Nags Head, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Nags Head, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

Average UV index in March
Nags Head, NC

Average UV index in March - Nags Head, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Nags Head, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Nags Head, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Nags Head, NC

Average visibility in March - Nags Head, 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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