March weather forecast
Chester, SC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an enjoyable month in Chester, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

In Chester, the onset of March comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from February's fresh 55°F (12.8°C) to a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C). Chester, during March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Chester, in March, during 12.7 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.1 rainfall days, and 31.06" (789mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Chester are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Chester aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.1 snowfall days, and 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chester, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 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

In March, the average sunshine in Chester is 7.3h.

UV index

In Chester, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, in Chester, the average high-temperature is 62.2°F (16.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Chester, in March, during 12.7 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Chester aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Chester have in March?

In March, the average day length in Chester is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Chester, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 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 Chester, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.3h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Chester, SC

Average temperature in March - Chester, SC
  • Average high temperature in March: 62.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Chester, SC

Average pressure in March - Chester, 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
Chester, SC

Average wind speed in March - Chester, SC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Chester, SC

Average humidity in March - Chester, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Chester, SC

Average rainfall in March - Chester, SC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Chester, SC

Average rainfall days in March - Chester, SC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Chester, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Chester, SC

Average snowfall days in March - Chester, SC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Chester, SC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chester, SC
  • 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chester, SC

Average sunshine days in March - Chester, SC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Chester, SC

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

Average cloud cover in March - Chester, SC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Chester, SC

Average visibility in March - Chester, 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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