March weather forecast
Oak Ridge, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Oak Ridge, is a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

Oak Ridge in March observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in February to a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C). Oak Ridge's temperature drops to an average low of 39.9°F (4.4°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Oak Ridge, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Oak Ridge, North Carolina, in March, during 13.4 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Oak Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156 days and collects up to 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Oak Ridge. March is the last month it regularly snows in Oak Ridge. During 1.3 snowfall days, in March, Oak Ridge aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Oak Ridge, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:41 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 Oak Ridge is 7.1h.

UV index

In Oak Ridge, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in March leads to these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Oak Ridge in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Oak Ridge?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Oak Ridge?

In Oak Ridge, North Carolina, during March, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Oak Ridge?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in March, Oak Ridge aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Oak Ridge?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Oak Ridge?

On the first day of March in Oak Ridge, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Oak Ridge?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Oak Ridge, North Carolina, 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 in Oak Ridge?

In Oak Ridge, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Oak Ridge?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Oak Ridge is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Oak Ridge, NC

Average temperature in March - Oak Ridge, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Oak Ridge, NC

Average pressure in March - Oak Ridge, 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
Oak Ridge, NC

Average wind speed in March - Oak Ridge, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Oak Ridge, NC

Average humidity in March - Oak Ridge, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Oak Ridge, NC

Average rainfall in March - Oak Ridge, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Oak Ridge, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Oak Ridge, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oak Ridge, NC

Average snowfall in March - Oak Ridge, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.79"

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
Oak Ridge, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Oak Ridge, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Oak Ridge, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oak Ridge, 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 42min).

  • 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
Oak Ridge, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Oak Ridge, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Oak Ridge, NC

Average UV index in March - Oak Ridge, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Oak Ridge, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Oak Ridge, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Oak Ridge, NC

Average visibility in March - Oak Ridge, 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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