March weather forecast
Cliffside, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Cliffside, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C). During the month of March, an average temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

In Cliffside, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Cliffside, during March, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In Cliffside, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.8 days and collects up to 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Cliffside. March is the last month it regularly snows in Cliffside. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Cliffside aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Cliffside, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.7 days and aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cliffside, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:48 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 Cliffside, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Cliffside is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Cliffside?

In Cliffside, 60.1°F (15.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.5°F (5.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Cliffside?

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

How much does it rain in Cliffside in March?

In Cliffside, North Carolina, in March, during 14.1 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Cliffside?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cliffside have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Cliffside?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Cliffside, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Cliffside is 7.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Cliffside?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Cliffside, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index reading 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
Cliffside, NC

Average temperature in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.1°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 (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Cliffside, NC

Average pressure in March - Cliffside, 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
Cliffside, NC

Average wind speed in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Cliffside, NC

Average humidity in March - Cliffside, 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 (69%).

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Average rainfall in March
Cliffside, NC

Average rainfall in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in March
Cliffside, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Cliffside, NC

Average snowfall in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.36").
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
Cliffside, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Cliffside, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cliffside, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Cliffside, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Cliffside, NC

Average UV index in March - Cliffside, 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
Cliffside, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Cliffside, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in March
Cliffside, NC

Average visibility in March - Cliffside, 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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