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, the average high-temperature is an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. During March, Southport's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 50°F (10°C).Humidity
The least humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 73%.Rainfall
In March, in Southport, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout March, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Southport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.2 days and collects up to 43.94" (1116mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through November are months without snowfall in Southport.Ocean temperature
The month with the coldest seawater is March, with an average ocean temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C).Note: Swimming in 55.9°F (13.3°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 Southport, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 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 Southport, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.UV index
In Southport, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in March leads to these guidelines:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index reading in March in Southport?
Average temperature in March
Southport, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 62.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 50°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Southport, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Southport, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Southport, NC
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Southport, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").
Average rainfall days in March
Southport, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Southport, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Southport, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Southport, NC
- Average sea temperature in March: 56°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (82.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (56°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Southport, NC
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Southport, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 16 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Southport, NC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Southport, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Southport, 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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