March weather forecast
Orrum, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Orrum, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 62.1°F (16.7°C).

Temperature

Orrum in March experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a still refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C). During March, Orrum observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.2 rainfall days, and 34.57" (878mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Orrum aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.1 snowfall days, and 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Orrum, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Orrum, records 62.1°F (16.7°C), while the low-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Orrum, North Carolina, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Orrum aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Orrum have in March?

In Orrum, North Carolina, the average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Orrum have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Orrum, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Orrum, NC

Average temperature in March - Orrum, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 62.1°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 (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in March
Orrum, NC

Average pressure in March - Orrum, NC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Orrum, NC

Average wind speed in March - Orrum, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Orrum, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Orrum, NC

Average rainfall in March - Orrum, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Orrum, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Orrum, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Orrum, NC

Average snowfall in March - Orrum, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Orrum, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Orrum, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Orrum, NC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Orrum, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Orrum, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Orrum, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Orrum, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Orrum, NC

Average visibility in March - Orrum, 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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