March weather forecast
Ocracoke, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a refreshing month in Ocracoke, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature registers at a still refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C), subtly different from February's 56.1°F (13.4°C). Registering an almost steady temperature, Ocracoke's nights in March see an average low of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Humidity

In Ocracoke, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout March, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100.9 rainfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Ocracoke, North Carolina. The months with the most snowfall days are January through March and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Daylight

In Ocracoke, North Carolina, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:24 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 Ocracoke is 7.1h.

UV index

In Ocracoke, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during March translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Ocracoke?

The high-temperature, in March, in Ocracoke, is 58.1°F (14.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 51.3°F (10.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Ocracoke?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Ocracoke in March?

In Ocracoke, North Carolina, during March, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Ocracoke?

The months with the most snowfall days are January through March and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the last month it snows in Ocracoke?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Ocracoke, North Carolina. Throughout March, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the average length of the day in March in Ocracoke?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Ocracoke?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Ocracoke, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:24 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Ocracoke, 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 Ocracoke?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Ocracoke, North Carolina, is 7.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Ocracoke?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Ocracoke, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Ocracoke, NC

Average temperature in March - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 51.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46°F).

Average pressure in March
Ocracoke, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ocracoke, NC

Average wind speed in March - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 17mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (17mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12mph).

Average humidity in March
Ocracoke, NC

Average humidity in March - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Ocracoke, NC

Average rainfall in March - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
Ocracoke, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall days in March
Ocracoke, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, February, March and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ocracoke, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ocracoke, 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 February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ocracoke, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Ocracoke, NC

Average UV index in March - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Ocracoke, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Ocracoke, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

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

Average visibility in March
Ocracoke, NC

Average visibility in March - Ocracoke, 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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