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
Oriental records an average high-temperature of a still mild 60.6°F (15.9°C) in March, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. During March nights, Oriental witnesses a consistent average temperature of 46.4°F (8°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity in Oriental are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 74%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout March, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174.7 rainfall days, and 39.61" (1006mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Oriental aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Oriental, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.6 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.Daylight
In Oriental, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:27 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
In Oriental, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 4 in March transforms into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Oriental, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 60.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 46.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Oriental, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Oriental, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Oriental, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Oriental, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").
Average rainfall days in March
Oriental, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Oriental, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Oriental, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Oriental, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Oriental, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Oriental, 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
Oriental, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Oriental, 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).
Oriental, North Carolina, USA
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