March weather forecast
Carthage, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Carthage, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.8°F (6°C) and an average high of 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Temperature

Carthage experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in February to a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages of 42.8°F (6°C).

Humidity

In Carthage, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Carthage, North Carolina, in March, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carthage, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.2 days and collects up to 31.06" (789mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1 snowfall days, in March, Carthage aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Carthage, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.3 days and aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Carthage, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:38 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 Carthage, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in March transforms into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Carthage in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Carthage, is 60.6°F (15.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Carthage?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in Carthage?

In Carthage, North Carolina, in March, during 13.9 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Carthage?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Carthage. During 1 snowfall days, in March, Carthage aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Carthage?

The average day length in March in Carthage, North Carolina, is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Carthage?

On the first day of March in Carthage, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Carthage, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Carthage?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March in Carthage?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Carthage is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Carthage, NC

Average temperature in March - Carthage, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Carthage, NC

Average pressure in March - Carthage, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Carthage, NC

Average wind speed in March - Carthage, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Carthage, NC

Average humidity in March - Carthage, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Carthage, NC

Average rainfall in March - Carthage, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in March
Carthage, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Carthage, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Carthage, NC

Average snowfall in March - Carthage, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Carthage, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Carthage, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Carthage, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Carthage, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Carthage, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Carthage, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Carthage, NC

Average UV index in March - Carthage, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Carthage, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Carthage, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Carthage, NC

Average visibility in March - Carthage, 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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