March weather forecast
Catawba Heights, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Catawba Heights, is a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.4°F (15.8°C) and min 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

A gentle upsurge in temperatures occurs as February gives way to March, with average highs shifting from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). An average low-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) is noted during the nights in March in Catawba Heights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, in Catawba Heights, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout March, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Catawba Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.8 days and collects up to 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Catawba Heights. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Catawba Heights aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Catawba Heights, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 4 days and aggregates up to 4.96" (126mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Catawba Heights, North Carolina, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:45 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 Catawba Heights, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Catawba Heights?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Catawba Heights are 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Catawba Heights?

In Catawba Heights, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in Catawba Heights?

In Catawba Heights, North Carolina, during March, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Catawba Heights?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Catawba Heights aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Catawba Heights?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Catawba Heights?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Catawba Heights, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Catawba Heights, North Carolina, 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 Catawba Heights have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Catawba Heights, North Carolina, is 7.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Catawba Heights?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Catawba Heights, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Catawba Heights, NC

Average temperature in March - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.4°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 (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Catawba Heights, NC

Average pressure in March - Catawba Heights, 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
Catawba Heights, NC

Average wind speed in March - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Catawba Heights, NC

Average humidity in March - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Catawba Heights, NC

Average rainfall in March - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in March
Catawba Heights, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Catawba Heights, NC

Average snowfall in March - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Catawba Heights, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Catawba Heights, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Catawba Heights, 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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Catawba Heights, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

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Average UV index in March
Catawba Heights, NC

Average UV index in March - Catawba Heights, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Catawba Heights, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Catawba Heights, NC

Average visibility in March - Catawba Heights, 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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