March weather forecastAtlantic Beach, NC
March
Weather in March
March signals a departure from winter as Atlantic Beach welcomes the initial whiff of spring. Notably for this month, the temperature highs climb up to 60.1°F (15.6°C) and lows rest comfortably at 49.3°F (9.6°C). The additional daylight hours contribute to a significant increase in sunshine time to seven hours, making the beach a prime destination during the day. The rainfall days increases to 12.7 days, together with the UV index rising to 4 units, revealing the advancing seasonal change.Temperature
The advent of March sees the average high-temperature at a still refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C), subtly shifted from February's 56.1°F (13.4°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 49.3°F (9.6°C) in March.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 74%.Rainfall
In Atlantic Beach, in March, during 12.7 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:27 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
The average sunshine in March is 7.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 4 in March transforms into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Atlantic Beach, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 60.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 49.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Atlantic Beach, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Atlantic Beach, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 12.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Atlantic Beach, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Atlantic Beach, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in March
Atlantic Beach, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).
Average snowfall in March
Atlantic Beach, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Atlantic Beach, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Atlantic Beach, NC
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Atlantic Beach, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Atlantic Beach, NC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Atlantic Beach, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Atlantic Beach, 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).
