March weather forecast
South Sumter, SC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in South Sumter, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.9°F (17.7°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from 57.7°F (14.3°C) in February to a still refreshing 63.9°F (17.7°C). South Sumter reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in South Sumter is 72%.

Rainfall

In South Sumter, in March, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.8 rainfall days, and 33.35" (847mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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, South Sumter aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In South Sumter, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.3 days and aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March in South Sumter, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:41 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

The average sunshine in March is 7.3h.

UV index

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 the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In South Sumter, in March, the average high-temperature is 63.9°F (17.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in March?

In South Sumter, in March, during 12.9 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:41 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 7.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in South Sumter is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
South Sumter, SC

Average temperature in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average high temperature in March: 63.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).

Average pressure in March
South Sumter, SC

Average pressure in March - South Sumter, 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
South Sumter, SC

Average wind speed in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

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

Average humidity in March
South Sumter, SC

Average humidity in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).

Average rainfall in March
South Sumter, SC

Average rainfall in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
South Sumter, SC

Average rainfall days in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
South Sumter, SC

Average snowfall in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
South Sumter, SC

Average snowfall days in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 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
South Sumter, SC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - South Sumter, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
South Sumter, SC

Average sunshine days in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in March
South Sumter, SC

Average UV index in March - South Sumter, 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
South Sumter, SC

Average cloud cover in March - South Sumter, 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 October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
South Sumter, SC

Average visibility in March - South Sumter, 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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