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
Sapphire's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in February to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). Sapphire experiences an average low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) in month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout March, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sapphire, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.1 days and collects up to 45.59" (1158mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sapphire, in March, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow. In Sapphire, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.4 days and aggregates up to 22.99" (584mm) of snow.Daylight
In Sapphire, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:52 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 7.1h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Sapphire in March?
What is the average humidity in March?
How much does it rain in March?
How much does it snow in Sapphire in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Sapphire?
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How long on average sun shines in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Sapphire, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 56.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Sapphire, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Sapphire, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Sapphire, NC
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Sapphire, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 3.86"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").
Average rainfall days in March
Sapphire, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sapphire, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sapphire, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sapphire, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sapphire, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Sapphire, NC
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Sapphire, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Sapphire, NC
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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