Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The transition from February to March brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) to a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C). An average low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) is observed in Dortches during the March nights.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout March, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.1 rainfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall in Dortches. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Dortches aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dortches, North Carolina, there are 5 snowfall days, and 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Dortches, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Dortches, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Dortches, North Carolina, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Dortches, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March in Dortches?
What are the least humid months in Dortches?
What is the average humidity in March in Dortches?
How much does it rain in Dortches in March?
What is the last month it snows in Dortches?
What is the average length of the day in March in Dortches?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Dortches?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Dortches?
How long on average sun shines in March in Dortches?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Dortches?
Average temperature in March
Dortches, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 58.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 42.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Dortches, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Dortches, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Dortches, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Dortches, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").
Average rainfall days in March
Dortches, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dortches, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dortches, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Dortches, NC
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Dortches, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Dortches, NC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Dortches, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Dortches, 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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