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
Wilmington records an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C) in March, maintaining a close correlation with February's 57.7°F (14.3°C). Wilmington witnesses an average low-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
January and March, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout March, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 182.5 rainfall days, and 41.42" (1052mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March are months with snowfall in Wilmington, North Carolina. March is the last month it regularly snows in Wilmington. During 0.1 snowfall days, in March, Wilmington aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.3 snowfall days, and 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Wilmington, the average seawater temperature in March is 58.6°F (14.8°C).Note: It is life-risking to swim in 58.6°F (14.8°C). Briefly staying in 55.4°F (13°C) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 50°F (10°C) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Wilmington, North Carolina, is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of March, 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
The average sunshine in March is 7.3h.UV index
In Wilmington, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March leads to these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March in Wilmington?
What are the least humid months in Wilmington?
What is the average humidity in March in Wilmington?
How many days does it rain in March in Wilmington?
What is the last month it snows in Wilmington?
What is the water temperature in March in Wilmington?
What is the average length of the day in March in Wilmington?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Wilmington?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Wilmington?
How many hours of sunshine does Wilmington have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Wilmington?
Average temperature in March
Wilmington, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 62.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 48.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Wilmington, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Wilmington, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Wilmington, NC
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Wilmington, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").
Average rainfall days in March
Wilmington, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Wilmington, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Wilmington, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Wilmington, NC
- Average sea temperature in March: 58.5°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (82.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (57.5°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Wilmington, 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 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Wilmington, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Wilmington, 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
Wilmington, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Wilmington, 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).
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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