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 sea temperature 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
During March, Southern Shores observes a subtle ascent to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) from February's 49.8°F (9.9°C) in the average high-temperature. The nights of March are characterized by an average low-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C), subtly descending from daytime highs.Humidity
In Southern Shores, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout March, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Southern Shores, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.9 days and collects up to 37.24" (946mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Southern Shores aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Southern Shores, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.7 days and aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In Southern Shores, in March, the average water temperature is 47.8°F (8.8°C).Note: Swimming in 47.8°F (8.8°C) feels unbearing at 55.4°F (13°C) and can be life-risking below 50°F (10°C), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:24 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 7h.UV index
In Southern Shores, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Southern Shores?
What is the average humidity in March?
How much does it rain in March?
What is the last month it snows?
What is the water temperature in March?
What is the average length of the day in March?
When is the sunrise / 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 reading in March?
Average temperature in March
Southern Shores, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 53.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 45.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Southern Shores, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Southern Shores, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 14mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Southern Shores, NC
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Southern Shores, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Southern Shores, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Southern Shores, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Southern Shores, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Southern Shores, NC
- Average sea temperature in March: 47.9°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.2°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Southern Shores, NC
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Southern Shores, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Southern Shores, NC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Southern Shores, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Southern Shores, 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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