March weather forecast
Gaston, SC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Gaston, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 64.4°F (18°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Gaston's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from February's mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a still refreshing 64.4°F (18°C). An average nighttime temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) is noted in Gaston during the month of March.

Humidity

In Gaston, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In Gaston, in March, during 14.1 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.8 rainfall days, and 32.56" (827mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Gaston aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Gaston, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.6 days and aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:44 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 Gaston, the average sunshine in March is 7.5h.

UV index

In Gaston, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Gaston, in March, the average high-temperature is 64.4°F (18°C), and the average low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout March, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Gaston aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:44 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 many hours of sunshine does Gaston have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Gaston, SC

Average temperature in March - Gaston, SC
  • Average high temperature in March: 64.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Gaston, SC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Gaston, SC

Average wind speed in March - Gaston, SC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Gaston, SC

Average humidity in March - Gaston, SC
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Gaston, SC

Average rainfall in March - Gaston, SC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Gaston, SC

Average rainfall days in March - Gaston, SC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gaston, SC

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gaston, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 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
Gaston, SC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gaston, 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 3min

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
Gaston, SC

Average sunshine days in March - Gaston, SC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Gaston, SC

Average UV index in March - Gaston, SC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Gaston, SC

Average cloud cover in March - Gaston, SC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

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 28).

Average visibility in March
Gaston, SC

Average visibility in March - Gaston, 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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