March weather forecast
Bessemer City, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bessemer City, is a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Temperature

The commencement of March sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in February to a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C). The average temperature during March nights is registered at an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Bessemer City, in March, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.3 rainfall days, and 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Bessemer City aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bessemer City, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Bessemer City, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:46 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 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Bessemer City?

The high-temperature, in March, in Bessemer City, is 60.3°F (15.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Bessemer City?

In Bessemer City, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Bessemer City?

In Bessemer City, North Carolina, in March, during 14.9 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Bessemer City?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Bessemer City aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bessemer City have in March?

In Bessemer City, North Carolina, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Bessemer City?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Bessemer City, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:46 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Bessemer City?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Bessemer City, 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 Bessemer City have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Bessemer City, North Carolina, is 7.2h.

How high is the UV index in March in Bessemer City?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Bessemer City is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Bessemer City, NC

Average temperature in March - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.3°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 (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.5°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 (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Bessemer City, NC

Average pressure in March - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Bessemer City, NC

Average wind speed in March - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Bessemer City, NC

Average humidity in March - Bessemer City, 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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Bessemer City, NC

Average rainfall in March - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in March
Bessemer City, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Bessemer City, NC

Average snowfall in March - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Bessemer City, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days

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

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bessemer City, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bessemer City, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Bessemer City, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Bessemer City, NC

Average UV index in March - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Bessemer City, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Bessemer City, NC

Average visibility in March - Bessemer City, 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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