March weather forecastClayton, GA

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Clayton, is a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 56.7°F (13.7°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

The onset of March marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in February to a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C). Clayton experiences an average low-temperature reading of 39.2°F (4°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In Clayton, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Clayton, during March, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 188.9 rainfall days, and 48.23" (1225mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Clayton, in March, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.5 snowfall days, and 8.94" (227mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Clayton, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:54 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

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 average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C).

In Clayton, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In Clayton, in March, during 16.4 rainfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Clayton, in March, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:54 pm EDT.

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.

In Clayton, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

In Clayton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Clayton, GA

  • Average high temperature in March: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Clayton, GA

  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Clayton, GA

  • Average wind speed in March: 5.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Clayton, GA

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Clayton, GA

  • Average rainfall in March: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.83").

Average rainfall days in March
Clayton, GA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Clayton, GA

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Clayton, GA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Clayton, GA

  • 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Clayton, GA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Clayton, GA

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Clayton, GA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Clayton, GA

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).