March weather forecast
Southmont, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Southmont, is a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and an average low of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in March, transitioning from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in February to a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C). In March, the temperature drops to an average of 40.8°F (4.9°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Southmont, in March, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.7 rainfall days, and 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Southmont aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.8 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Southmont, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:42 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 7.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March leads to these instructions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

During March, Southmont experiences an average high-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and a low-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Southmont, in March, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Southmont. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Southmont aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:42 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 Southmont, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Southmont, NC

Average temperature in March - Southmont, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.8°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 (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.8°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 (31.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Southmont, NC

Average pressure in March - Southmont, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Southmont, NC

Average wind speed in March - Southmont, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Southmont, NC

Average humidity in March - Southmont, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

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

Average rainfall in March
Southmont, NC

Average rainfall in March - Southmont, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Southmont, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Southmont, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Southmont, NC

Average snowfall in March - Southmont, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Southmont, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Southmont, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 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
Southmont, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Southmont, NC
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • 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
Southmont, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Southmont, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Southmont, NC

Average UV index in March - Southmont, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Southmont, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Southmont, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Southmont, NC

Average visibility in March - Southmont, 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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