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 signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C). Sims witnesses an average low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity in Sims are January through April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.Rainfall
In Sims, in March, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sims, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.8 days and collects up to 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Sims aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Sims, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.6 days and aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Sims, the average sunshine in March is 7h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Sims is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Sims, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 59.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 42.6°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 (34°F).
Average pressure in March
Sims, 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
Sims, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Sims, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Sims, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Sims, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sims, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sims, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Sims, 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 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
Sims, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Sims, 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
Sims, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Sims, 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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