March weather forecast
Prospect Hill, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Prospect Hill, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.3°F (14.6°C) and min 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

Prospect Hill's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in February to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C). In March, Prospect Hill's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 40.1°F (4.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Prospect Hill, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.7 rainfall days, and 28.82" (732mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Prospect Hill. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Prospect Hill aggregates 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Prospect Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.5 days and aggregates up to 7.01" (178mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Prospect Hill, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:38 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 Prospect Hill, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index 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: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Prospect Hill in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Prospect Hill, is 58.3°F (14.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Prospect Hill, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Prospect Hill aggregates 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Prospect Hill?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:38 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 Prospect Hill have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Prospect Hill, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Prospect Hill, NC

Average temperature in March - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Prospect Hill, NC

Average pressure in March - Prospect Hill, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Prospect Hill, NC

Average wind speed in March - Prospect Hill, NC
  • 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 (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Prospect Hill, NC

Average humidity in March - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Prospect Hill, NC

Average rainfall in March - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in March
Prospect Hill, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Prospect Hill, NC

Average snowfall in March - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Prospect Hill, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 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
Prospect Hill, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Prospect Hill, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Prospect Hill, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Prospect Hill, NC

Average UV index in March - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Prospect Hill, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Prospect Hill, NC

Average visibility in March - Prospect Hill, NC
  • 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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