Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
As February transitions into March, a subtle temperature shift is observed, with average highs adjusting from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). During March, Rockingham observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C).Humidity
In Rockingham, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.Rainfall
In Rockingham, during March, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.1 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Rockingham aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Rockingham, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:39 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
The average sunshine in March is 7.3h.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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Rockingham, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 61.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°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 (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Rockingham, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Rockingham, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Rockingham, NC
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Rockingham, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.32"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").
Average rainfall days in March
Rockingham, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rockingham, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rockingham, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.2 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
Rockingham, 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 2min
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
Rockingham, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Rockingham, 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
Rockingham, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Rockingham, 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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