March weather forecastCape Carteret, NC
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is still a mild month in Cape Carteret, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average high of 60.4°F (15.8°C).Temperature
A minimal variation is noted in Cape Carteret's average high-temperature at the onset of March, reaching a still mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) from February's 56.3°F (13.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) is recorded during March.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity in Cape Carteret are January through April, with an average relative humidity of 74%.Rainfall
In Cape Carteret, during March, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.1 rainfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Cape Carteret. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Cape Carteret aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.1 snowfall days, and 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Cape Carteret, the average seawater temperature in March is 59.4°F (15.2°C).Note: The enjoyment of swimming decreases for most when the surface water temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C). Breathing control becomes increasingly challenging as temperatures descend below 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
In Cape Carteret, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Cape Carteret, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:28 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 60.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 48.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"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
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 11.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, February and December (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average sea temperature in March: 59.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (82.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (57.7°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cape Carteret, 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 month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Cape Carteret, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Cape Carteret, 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).
