March weather forecast
Sunbury, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Sunbury, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature subtly transitions from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in February to a refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C). An average low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) is common during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Sunbury, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sunbury, in March, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sunbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Sunbury aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Sunbury, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.8 days and aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sunbury, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:28 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 March, the average sunshine in Sunbury, North Carolina, is 6.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Sunbury, is 56.5°F (13.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Sunbury aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sunbury have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Sunbury have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Sunbury, NC

Average temperature in March - Sunbury, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Sunbury, NC

Average pressure in March - Sunbury, NC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Sunbury, NC

Average wind speed in March - Sunbury, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Sunbury, NC

Average humidity in March - Sunbury, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Sunbury, NC

Average rainfall in March - Sunbury, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Sunbury, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Sunbury, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sunbury, NC

Average snowfall in March - Sunbury, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sunbury, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Sunbury, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2 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
Sunbury, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sunbury, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sunbury, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Sunbury, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Sunbury, NC

Average UV index in March - Sunbury, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Sunbury, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Sunbury, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Sunbury, NC

Average visibility in March - Sunbury, 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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