March weather forecast
Sloan, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sloan, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 44.2°F (6.8°C) and max 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) in February to a still refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C). Sloan experiences a consistent average temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) throughout the nights in March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sloan, in March, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sloan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.5 days and collects up to 33.54" (852mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Sloan aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.4 snowfall days, and 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EST. On the last day of March, 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 Sloan, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

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 rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C) respectively.

What are the least humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Sloan, during March, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length in Sloan is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Sloan, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:32 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Sloan, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Sloan, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Sloan, NC

Average temperature in March - Sloan, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 62.2°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 (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Sloan, NC

Average pressure in March - Sloan, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Sloan, NC

Average wind speed in March - Sloan, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Sloan, NC

Average humidity in March - Sloan, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Sloan, NC

Average rainfall in March - Sloan, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
Sloan, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Sloan, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sloan, NC

Average snowfall in March - Sloan, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sloan, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Sloan, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.1 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
Sloan, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sloan, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sloan, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Sloan, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Sloan, NC

Average UV index in March - Sloan, 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, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Sloan, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Sloan, 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 32).

Average visibility in March
Sloan, NC

Average visibility in March - Sloan, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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