March weather forecastCornelius, NC
March
Weather in March
March indicates the arrival of spring with a noticeable rise in temperature. The city's weather data displays a visual increase in temperature, from 41.5°F (5.3°C) to 59.9°F (15.5°C). This month also brings a consistent level of humidity of around 74% along with moderate rainfall. Moving forward to April, an increase in temperature and daylight hours will be the primary climate changes. March’s climate can be a relief after the long winter months, making it perfect for outdoor activities.Temperature
Entering March, Cornelius notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C). The average temperature during March nights dips to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.6 rainfall days, and 33.07" (840mm) 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, Cornelius aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Cornelius, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.7 days and aggregates up to 5.94" (151mm) of snow.Daylight
In Cornelius, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.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 March, in Cornelius, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:44 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 Cornelius, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.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 the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Cornelius, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 59.9°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 (47.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 41.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Cornelius, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Cornelius, 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).
Average humidity in March
Cornelius, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Cornelius, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").
Average rainfall days in March
Cornelius, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cornelius, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cornelius, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Cornelius, 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: 6h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cornelius, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Cornelius, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Cornelius, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Cornelius, 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).
