March weather forecast
Arcadia, SC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Arcadia, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 42.8°F (6°C) and 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

March's arrival sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). Arcadia observes an average low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) during March.

Humidity

In Arcadia, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Arcadia, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Arcadia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.5 days and collects up to 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Arcadia aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.4 snowfall days, and 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:48 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 is 7.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Arcadia in March?

Arcadia in March has an average high-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Arcadia is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Arcadia, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Arcadia aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:48 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 Arcadia, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Arcadia, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Arcadia, SC

Average temperature in March - Arcadia, SC
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Arcadia, SC

Average pressure in March - Arcadia, SC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Arcadia, SC

Average wind speed in March - Arcadia, SC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Arcadia, SC

Average humidity in March - Arcadia, SC
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Arcadia, SC

Average rainfall in March - Arcadia, SC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
Arcadia, SC

Average rainfall days in March - Arcadia, SC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Arcadia, SC

Average snowfall in March - Arcadia, SC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Arcadia, SC

Average snowfall days in March - Arcadia, SC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Arcadia, SC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Arcadia, SC
  • 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Arcadia, SC

Average sunshine days in March - Arcadia, SC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Arcadia, SC

Average UV index in March - Arcadia, SC
  • 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
Arcadia, SC

Average cloud cover in March - Arcadia, SC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Arcadia, SC

Average visibility in March - Arcadia, SC
  • 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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