March weather forecast
Rocky Point, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Rocky Point, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.1°F (7.3°C) and max 62.4°F (16.9°C).

Temperature

The introduction of March sees an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C), hardly deviating from February. In March, the nighttime temperature in Rocky Point lowers to an average of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Rocky Point are January through April, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Rocky Point, in March, during 12.9 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.3 rainfall days, and 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Rocky Point aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 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 Point, the average sunshine in March is 7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 62.4°F (16.9°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C) respectively.

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are January through April, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Rocky Point, during March, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Rocky Point aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rocky Point have in March?

In Rocky Point, North Carolina, the average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:32 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 many hours of sunshine does Rocky Point have in March?

In Rocky Point, the average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Rocky Point, NC

Average temperature in March - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Rocky Point, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rocky Point, NC

Average wind speed in March - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Rocky Point, NC

Average humidity in March - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Rocky Point, NC

Average rainfall in March - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
Rocky Point, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rocky Point, NC

Average snowfall in March - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rocky Point, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 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 Point, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rocky Point, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Rocky Point, NC

Average UV index in March - Rocky Point, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Rocky Point, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Rocky Point, 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 July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Rocky Point, NC

Average visibility in March - Rocky Point, 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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