March weather forecast
Raeford, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Raeford, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in February to an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C). During March, Raeford experiences an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Raeford, during March, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. In Raeford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Raeford aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.1 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:37 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 7.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in March leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, in Raeford, the average high-temperature is 61.3°F (16.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Raeford aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Raeford have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Raeford, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:37 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 7.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Raeford, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Raeford, NC

Average wind speed in March - Raeford, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Raeford, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Raeford, NC

Average rainfall in March - Raeford, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.22").

Average rainfall days in March
Raeford, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Raeford, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Raeford, NC

Average snowfall in March - Raeford, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Raeford, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Raeford, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
Raeford, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Raeford, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Raeford, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Raeford, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Raeford, NC

Average UV index in March - Raeford, 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
Raeford, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Raeford, NC

Average visibility in March - Raeford, 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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