March weather forecast
Penelope, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Penelope, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average high of 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in February to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C). Throughout March, Penelope encounters an average temperature drop to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Penelope, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Penelope, there are 163.1 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Penelope. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Penelope aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Penelope, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.2 days and aggregates up to 7.01" (178mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Penelope, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Penelope, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

In Penelope, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Penelope?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Penelope, is 57.9°F (14.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Penelope?

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

How much does it rain in Penelope in March?

In Penelope, during March, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Penelope?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Penelope, North Carolina. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Penelope aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Penelope have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Penelope?

On the first day of March in Penelope, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:46 pm EDT.

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

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

In Penelope, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Penelope?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Penelope, NC

Average temperature in March - Penelope, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Penelope, NC

Average pressure in March - Penelope, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Penelope, NC

Average wind speed in March - Penelope, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Penelope, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Penelope, NC

Average rainfall in March - Penelope, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Penelope, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Penelope, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Penelope, NC

Average snowfall in March - Penelope, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Penelope, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Penelope, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Penelope, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Penelope, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Penelope, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in March
Penelope, NC

Average UV index in March - Penelope, 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
Penelope, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Penelope, NC

Average visibility in March - Penelope, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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