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
The onset of March marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in February to a mild 59°F (15°C). In the month of March, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rocky Mount, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.9 days and collects up to 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Rocky Mount. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Rocky Mount aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Rocky Mount, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.1 days and aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.Daylight
In Rocky Mount, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Rocky Mount, the average sunshine in March is 7h.UV index
In Rocky Mount, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Average temperature in March
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 59°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.2°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 (32.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.32").
Average rainfall days in March
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Rocky Mount, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Rocky Mount, 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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