March weather forecast
Newton, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Newton, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C). An average temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Newton, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Newton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165 days and collects up to 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Newton aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Newton, there are 6.5 snowfall days, and 6.81" (173mm) 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 6:53 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Newton, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Newton?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout March, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Newton aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Newton have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Newton, 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 Newton have 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 is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Newton, NC

Average temperature in March - Newton, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Newton, NC

Average pressure in March - Newton, 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
Newton, NC

Average wind speed in March - Newton, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in March
Newton, NC

Average humidity in March - Newton, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Newton, NC

Average rainfall in March - Newton, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Newton, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Newton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Newton, NC

Average snowfall in March - Newton, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Newton, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Newton, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Newton, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Newton, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Newton, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Newton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Newton, NC

Average UV index in March - Newton, 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
Newton, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Newton, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Newton, NC

Average visibility in March - Newton, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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