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 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
The coming of March brings a minor shift in Tar Heel's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a still refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). In Tar Heel, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Tar Heel is 74%.Rainfall
In Tar Heel, in March, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Tar Heel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.7 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Tar Heel aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Tar Heel, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.7 days and aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:35 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 Tar Heel, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in March?
What is the average humidity in March?
How many days does it rain in March?
What is the last month it snows?
How many hours of daylight does Tar Heel have in March?
What time are sunrise and 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 in Tar Heel?
Average temperature in March
Tar Heel, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 61.5°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 (50.5°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 (35.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Tar Heel, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Tar Heel, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Tar Heel, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Tar Heel, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").
Average rainfall days in March
Tar Heel, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Tar Heel, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Tar Heel, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (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
Tar Heel, 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 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Tar Heel, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Tar Heel, NC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Tar Heel, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Tar Heel, 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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