March weather forecast
Raleigh, ND

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Raleigh, is an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

Raleigh's weather in March is marked by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C) to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). Raleigh experiences a mean temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Raleigh, in March, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Raleigh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.3 days and collects up to 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Raleigh, in March, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 18.27" (464mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Raleigh, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:13 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

UV index

In Raleigh, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

In March, in Raleigh, the average high-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Raleigh, in March, during 6 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Raleigh, during March, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:13 pm MDT.

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 MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Raleigh have in March?

In Raleigh, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Raleigh, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Raleigh, ND

Average temperature in March - Raleigh, ND
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Raleigh, ND

Average pressure in March - Raleigh, ND
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Raleigh, ND

Average wind speed in March - Raleigh, ND
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Raleigh, ND

Average humidity in March - Raleigh, ND
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in March
Raleigh, ND

Average rainfall in March - Raleigh, ND
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Raleigh, ND

Average rainfall days in March - Raleigh, ND
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Raleigh, ND

Average snowfall in March - Raleigh, ND
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Raleigh, ND

Average snowfall days in March - Raleigh, ND
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Raleigh, ND

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Raleigh, ND
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Raleigh, ND

Average sunshine days in March - Raleigh, ND
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Raleigh, ND

Average UV index in March - Raleigh, ND
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Raleigh, ND

Average cloud cover in March - Raleigh, ND
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in March
Raleigh, ND

Average visibility in March - Raleigh, ND
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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