March weather forecast
South Gastonia, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in South Gastonia, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in March, transitioning from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in February to a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) is noted during the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in South Gastonia is 73%.

Rainfall

In South Gastonia, in March, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In South Gastonia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164 days and collects up to 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, South Gastonia aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In South Gastonia, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.9 days and aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) 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 6:53 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:45 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 South Gastonia, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

During March, South Gastonia experiences an average high-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and a low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in South Gastonia is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In South Gastonia, in March, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, South Gastonia aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does South Gastonia have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:45 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 South Gastonia have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in South Gastonia is 7.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
South Gastonia, NC

Average temperature in March - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in March
South Gastonia, NC

Average pressure in March - South Gastonia, 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
South Gastonia, NC

Average wind speed in March - South Gastonia, 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 (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
South Gastonia, NC

Average humidity in March - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in March
South Gastonia, NC

Average rainfall in March - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in March
South Gastonia, NC

Average rainfall days in March - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
South Gastonia, NC

Average snowfall in March - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
South Gastonia, NC

Average snowfall days in March - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
South Gastonia, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - South Gastonia, 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
South Gastonia, NC

Average sunshine days in March - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
South Gastonia, NC

Average UV index in March - South Gastonia, 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
South Gastonia, NC

Average cloud cover in March - South Gastonia, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
South Gastonia, NC

Average visibility in March - South Gastonia, 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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