March weather forecast
Polkton, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Polkton, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

Polkton's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in February to a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C). March nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Polkton is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, in Polkton, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Polkton, there are 145.8 rainfall days, and 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Polkton aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Polkton, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.6 days and aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Polkton, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:41 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 Polkton, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Polkton is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of 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 is the temperature in March in Polkton?

Polkton in March has an average high-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Polkton?

In March, the average relative humidity in Polkton, North Carolina, is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March in Polkton?

In Polkton, North Carolina, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Polkton?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Polkton. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Polkton aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Polkton have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Polkton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Polkton, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

How high is the UV index in March in Polkton?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Polkton, NC

Average temperature in March - Polkton, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Polkton, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Polkton, NC

Average wind speed in March - Polkton, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Polkton, NC

Average humidity in March - Polkton, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Polkton, NC

Average rainfall in March - Polkton, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.85").

Average rainfall days in March
Polkton, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Polkton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Polkton, NC

Average snowfall in March - Polkton, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Polkton, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Polkton, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Polkton, 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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Polkton, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Polkton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Polkton, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Polkton, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Polkton, NC

Average visibility in March - Polkton, 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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