March weather forecast
Emerald Isle, NC

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Weather in March

March heralds the transition from winter to spring in Emerald Isle. The lingering chill from February gradually fades as the thermometers begin to read a high temperature around 60.4°F (15.8°C). The environment grows vibrant with prolonged daylight hours, buoyed by approx seven hours of daily sunshine. Consequently, the city's landscapes get bathed in an idyllic warmth. This temporary dry window, however, punctuates with rainfall on nearly 11.2 days in the month.

Temperature

March commences in Emerald Isle with an average high-temperature of a still mild 60.4°F (15.8°C), showing little deviation from February's 56.3°F (13.5°C). Throughout the month of March, Emerald Isle witnesses an average low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Humidity

January through April, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Emerald Isle, in March, during 11.2 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Emerald Isle, there are 156.1 rainfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Emerald Isle aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Emerald Isle, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.1 days and aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Emerald Isle, the average seawater temperature in March is 63.1°F (17.3°C).
Note: In water with a temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:28 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

The average sunshine in March is 7.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Emerald Isle is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During March, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Emerald Isle?

The high-temperature in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, during March is 60.4°F (15.8°C) and the low-temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What are the least humid months in Emerald Isle?

The months with the lowest humidity are January through April, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in March in Emerald Isle?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Emerald Isle?

In Emerald Isle, North Carolina, in March, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Emerald Isle?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Emerald Isle aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the ocean temperature in March in Emerald Isle?

In Emerald Isle, in March, the average water temperature is 63.1°F (17.3°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in March in Emerald Isle?

In Emerald Isle, the average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Emerald Isle?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

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

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 Emerald Isle have in March?

In Emerald Isle, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Emerald Isle?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Emerald Isle, NC

Average temperature in March - Emerald Isle, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Emerald Isle, NC

Average pressure in March - Emerald Isle, NC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Emerald Isle, NC

Average wind speed in March - Emerald Isle, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Emerald Isle, NC

Average humidity in March - Emerald Isle, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Emerald Isle, NC

Average rainfall in March - Emerald Isle, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in March
Emerald Isle, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Emerald Isle, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Emerald Isle, NC

Average snowfall in March - Emerald Isle, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Emerald Isle, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Emerald Isle, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, February and December (0.3 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 sea temperature in March
Emerald Isle, NC

Average sea temperature in March - Emerald Isle, NC
  • Average sea temperature in March: 63.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61.3°F).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Emerald Isle, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Emerald Isle, NC
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Emerald Isle, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Emerald Isle, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Emerald Isle, NC

Average UV index in March - Emerald Isle, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Emerald Isle, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Emerald Isle, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in March
Emerald Isle, NC

Average visibility in March - Emerald Isle, 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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