March weather forecastElkin, NC
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Elkin, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.9°F (3.3°C) and max 55.9°F (13.3°C).Temperature
March's arrival sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's chilly 48°F (8.9°C) to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). Elkin experiences a steady low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) throughout March.Humidity
In Elkin, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Elkin, in March, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elkin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Elkin are January through April, November and December. In Elkin, North Carolina, in March, during 1.3 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9 snowfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Elkin, North Carolina, is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Elkin, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 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 Elkin, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.UV index
In Elkin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Elkin, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 55.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Elkin, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Elkin, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in March
Elkin, NC
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Elkin, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.13").
Average rainfall days in March
Elkin, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Elkin, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Elkin, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Elkin, 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 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Elkin, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Elkin, NC
- Average UV index in March: 3
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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Elkin, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Elkin, NC
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
