March weather forecast
Pierces Crossroads, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Pierces Crossroads, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.2°F (5.1°C) and max 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's fresh 51.8°F (11°C) to a refreshing 57.9°F (14.4°C). Throughout the month of March, Pierces Crossroads observes an average nighttime temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pierces Crossroads, during March, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149 rainfall days, and 24.02" (610mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pierces Crossroads are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Pierces Crossroads, North Carolina. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Pierces Crossroads aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Pierces Crossroads, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.2 days and aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Pierces Crossroads, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Pierces Crossroads, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:32 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

In Pierces Crossroads, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during March translates into the following directions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase 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 are March temperatures in Pierces Crossroads?

The high-temperature, in March, in Pierces Crossroads, is 57.9°F (14.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41.2°F (5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Pierces Crossroads?

In Pierces Crossroads, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Pierces Crossroads?

In Pierces Crossroads, North Carolina, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Pierces Crossroads?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Pierces Crossroads. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Pierces Crossroads aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pierces Crossroads have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Pierces Crossroads?

On the first day of March in Pierces Crossroads, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Pierces Crossroads?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Pierces Crossroads is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Pierces Crossroads, NC

Average temperature in March - Pierces Crossroads, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 57.9°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 (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.2°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°F).

Average pressure in March
Pierces Crossroads, NC

Average pressure in March - Pierces Crossroads, 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
Pierces Crossroads, NC

Average wind speed in March - Pierces Crossroads, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Pierces Crossroads, NC

Average humidity in March - Pierces Crossroads, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Pierces Crossroads, NC

Average rainfall in March - Pierces Crossroads, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.38").

Average rainfall days in March
Pierces Crossroads, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Pierces Crossroads, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Pierces Crossroads, NC

Average snowfall in March - Pierces Crossroads, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Pierces Crossroads, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Pierces Crossroads, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Pierces Crossroads, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pierces Crossroads, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pierces Crossroads, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Pierces Crossroads, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Pierces Crossroads, NC

Average UV index in March - Pierces Crossroads, 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
Pierces Crossroads, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Pierces Crossroads, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Pierces Crossroads, NC

Average visibility in March - Pierces Crossroads, 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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