March weather forecast
Piney Creek, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Piney Creek, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

March introduces a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). Throughout the nights in March, an average low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Piney Creek is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Piney Creek, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.8 days and collects up to 36.34" (923mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Piney Creek, in March, during 4.7 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Piney Creek, there are 26.6 snowfall days, and 22.64" (575mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Piney Creek, 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 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Piney Creek, sunrise is at 7:11 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Piney Creek?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Piney Creek, is 52.3°F (11.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Piney Creek?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Piney Creek?

In March, in Piney Creek, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Piney Creek in March?

In March, in Piney Creek, North Carolina, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout March, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Piney Creek?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Piney Creek?

On the first day of March in Piney Creek, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:46 pm EDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Piney Creek is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Piney Creek?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Piney Creek, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Piney Creek, NC

Average temperature in March - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Piney Creek, NC

Average pressure in March - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"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
Piney Creek, NC

Average wind speed in March - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Piney Creek, NC

Average humidity in March - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, June, July and November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Piney Creek, NC

Average rainfall in March - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.32").

Average rainfall days in March
Piney Creek, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Piney Creek, NC

Average snowfall in March - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Piney Creek, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Piney Creek, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Piney Creek, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Piney Creek, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Piney Creek, NC

Average UV index in March - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Piney Creek, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Piney Creek, NC

Average visibility in March - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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