March weather forecast
Putnam, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Putnam, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

As Putnam welcomes March, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in February to a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C). Putnam experiences an average nighttime temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Putnam is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, in Putnam, North Carolina, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Putnam, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.1 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Putnam aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.1 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:38 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 7.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Putnam is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Putnam, during March, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Putnam aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Putnam have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Putnam, 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 Putnam, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Putnam, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Putnam, NC

Average temperature in March - Putnam, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Putnam, NC

Average pressure in March - Putnam, 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
Putnam, NC

Average wind speed in March - Putnam, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Putnam, NC

Average humidity in March - Putnam, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Putnam, NC

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Putnam, NC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Putnam, NC

Average snowfall in March - Putnam, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Putnam, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Putnam, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
Putnam, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Putnam, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Putnam, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Putnam, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (11.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Putnam, NC

Average UV index in March - Putnam, 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
Putnam, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Putnam, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Putnam, NC

Average visibility in March - Putnam, 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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