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
March sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in February to a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C). Shelby records an average low of 41.4°F (5.2°C) throughout the nights in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Shelby, in March, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shelby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.2 days and collects up to 33.03" (839mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Shelby aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Shelby, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.9 days and aggregates up to 5.75" (146mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:47 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 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Shelby, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 60.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 41.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Shelby, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Shelby, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in March
Shelby, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Shelby, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.13").
Average rainfall days in March
Shelby, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Shelby, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Shelby, 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
Shelby, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Shelby, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Shelby, NC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Shelby, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Shelby, NC
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
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