March weather forecast
Palmyra, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Palmyra, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.6°F (14.8°C) and min 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C). During March, Palmyra observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Palmyra, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Palmyra, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165 days and collects up to 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Palmyra. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Palmyra aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Palmyra, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.1 days and aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Palmyra, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Palmyra, the average sunshine in March is 7h.

UV index

In Palmyra, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during March translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Palmyra?

In March, in Palmyra, the average high-temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Palmyra?

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

How much does it rain in Palmyra in March?

In Palmyra, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Palmyra?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Palmyra aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Palmyra have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Palmyra?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

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

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

In Palmyra, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Palmyra?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Palmyra, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in March
Palmyra, NC

Average wind speed in March - Palmyra, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Palmyra, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Palmyra, NC

Average rainfall in March - Palmyra, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.17").

Average rainfall days in March
Palmyra, NC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Palmyra, NC

Average snowfall in March - Palmyra, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Palmyra, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Palmyra, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Palmyra, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Palmyra, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Palmyra, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Palmyra, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Palmyra, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Palmyra, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Palmyra, 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 31).

Average visibility in March
Palmyra, NC

Average visibility in March - Palmyra, 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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