Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The shift into March is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in February to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C). Grandfather's temperature drops to an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C) during the nights of March.Humidity
February, March, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Grandfather, during March, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. In Grandfather, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.4 days and collects up to 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Grandfather are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated. In Grandfather, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 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 6.9h.UV index
In Grandfather, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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Average temperature in March
Grandfather, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 51.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Grandfather, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Grandfather, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Grandfather, NC
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May, September and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Grandfather, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").
Average rainfall days in March
Grandfather, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Grandfather, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 3.19"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Grandfather, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Grandfather, NC
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Grandfather, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 11 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).
Average UV index in March
Grandfather, NC
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Grandfather, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Grandfather, NC
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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