March weather forecast
North Carolina, USA

March in North Carolina marks the beginning of a noticeable transition from winter to spring. The temperatures climb, and the snow begins to recede, except in the higher altitudes.

In the Coastal Plains, temperatures range from 40°F (4.4°C) to 60°F (15.6°C), with minimal chances of snowfall. Coastal cities like Wilmington experience milder conditions with temperatures from 42°F (5.6°C) to 63°F (17.2°C), setting the stage for the warmer months ahead.

The Piedmont Division observes temperatures from 38°F (3.3°C) to 60°F (15.6°C), with rare occurrences of snow or sleet. The Sandhills section continues to experience mild conditions, with little fluctuation in precipitation.

The Mountain Division, including cities like Asheville, still faces the remnants of winter. Temperatures range from 31°F (-0.6°C) to 54°F (12.2°C), with occasional snowfall in higher elevations. The high slopes of the Appalachian Mountains might still receive some snow, although it is less frequent compared to the previous months.

March serves as a bridge between the colder and warmer seasons in North Carolina. While winter's effects can still be felt, especially in the mountainous regions, the overall trend of rising temperatures and decreasing snowfall sets the tone for the arrival of spring. It contrasts significantly with February, as the coastal and Piedmont regions especially begin to shed the chill of winter, ushering in milder and more favorable weather.

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• Charlotte - March »
  In Charlotte, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Charlotte aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.
• Raleigh - March »
  The months with the lowest humidity are January, March, April, June, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%. In Raleigh during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.
• Greensboro - March »
  In Greensboro during March, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In Greensboro in March, during 13.7 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Durham - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Durham, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Durham aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.
• Winston-Salem - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Winston-Salem, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. March is the last month it regularly snows in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
• Fayetteville - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Fayetteville and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Fayetteville during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.
• Cary - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Cary and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Cary in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Wilmington - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Wilmington, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Wilmington, during March, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.
• High Point - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in High Point and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. March in High Point, North Carolina brings warmer temperatures and more daylight hours than February.
• Asheville - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Asheville, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Asheville, North Carolina, in March, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.
• Concord - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Concord, North Carolina, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Concord aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.
• Gastonia - March »
  In Gastonia in March, during 14.6 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. March is the last month it regularly snows in Gastonia, North Carolina.