March weather forecast
Westport, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Westport, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average high of 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C). Westport's temperature lowers to a mean of 41.5°F (5.3°C) during the nights in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Westport, during March, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.6 rainfall days, and 33.07" (840mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Westport aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Westport, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.7 days and aggregates up to 5.94" (151mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Westport in March?

In Westport, in March, the average high-temperature is 59.9°F (15.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Westport?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Westport, in March, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Westport aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Westport 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 6:52 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Westport, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Westport, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Westport, NC

Average temperature in March - Westport, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Westport, NC

Average pressure in March - Westport, NC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Westport, NC

Average wind speed in March - Westport, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Westport, NC

Average humidity in March - Westport, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Westport, NC

Average rainfall in March - Westport, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in March
Westport, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Westport, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Westport, NC

Average snowfall in March - Westport, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Westport, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Westport, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Westport, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Westport, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Westport, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Westport, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Westport, NC

Average UV index in March - Westport, 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
Westport, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Westport, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Westport, NC

Average visibility in March - Westport, 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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