March weather forecast
Effingham, SC

Share

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Effingham, South Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 46°F (7.8°C) and 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

Effingham's weather in March shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from February's mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) to a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature dips to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Effingham, South Carolina, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Effingham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.6 days and collects up to 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in March, Effingham aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Effingham, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.9 days and aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:39 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 Effingham, the average sunshine in March is 7.4h.

UV index

In Effingham, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In Effingham, 63.3°F (17.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 46°F (7.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Effingham, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Effingham, South Carolina, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in March, Effingham aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Effingham have in March?

The average day length in March in Effingham is 12h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Effingham?

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 many hours of sunshine does Effingham have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Effingham?

In Effingham, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Effingham, SC

Average temperature in March - Effingham, SC
  • Average high temperature in March: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

Average pressure in March
Effingham, SC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Effingham, SC

Average wind speed in March - Effingham, SC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Effingham, SC

Average humidity in March - Effingham, SC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Effingham, SC

Average rainfall in March - Effingham, SC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

Average rainfall days in March
Effingham, SC

Average rainfall days in March - Effingham, SC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Effingham, SC

Average snowfall in March - Effingham, SC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Effingham, SC

Average snowfall days in March - Effingham, SC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
Effingham, SC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Effingham, 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
Effingham, SC

Average sunshine days in March - Effingham, SC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Effingham, SC

Average UV index in March - Effingham, 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
Effingham, SC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Effingham, SC

Average visibility in March - Effingham, 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).

Effingham, South Carolina, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location