March weather forecast
Pinnacle, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Pinnacle, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average low of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in February to a refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C). The month of March records an average low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) in Pinnacle.

Humidity

In Pinnacle, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Pinnacle, in March, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.8 rainfall days, and 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Pinnacle aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Pinnacle, during the entire year, snow falls for 8 days and aggregates up to 7.4" (188mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:43 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 Pinnacle, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In Pinnacle, 57.7°F (14.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 39.6°F (4.2°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Pinnacle?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, in Pinnacle, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout March, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Pinnacle. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Pinnacle aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:43 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Pinnacle, NC

Average temperature in March - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Pinnacle, NC

Average pressure in March - Pinnacle, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Pinnacle, NC

Average wind speed in March - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Pinnacle, NC

Average humidity in March - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Pinnacle, NC

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in March
Pinnacle, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Pinnacle, NC

Average snowfall in March - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Pinnacle, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pinnacle, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pinnacle, 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: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pinnacle, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Pinnacle, NC

Average UV index in March - Pinnacle, 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
Pinnacle, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Pinnacle, NC

Average visibility in March - Pinnacle, 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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