March weather forecast
Forest City, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Forest City, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

The commencement of March sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in February to a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C). During March, Forest City observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Forest City, in March, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Forest City, there are 138 rainfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Forest City. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Forest City aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Forest City, North Carolina, there are 3.4 snowfall days, and 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Forest City, North Carolina, is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 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

The average sunshine in March in Forest City is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Forest City?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Forest City, North Carolina, are 59.5°F (15.3°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Forest City?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Forest City?

In March, in Forest City, North Carolina, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Forest City?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Forest City aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Forest City have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Forest City?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Forest City, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

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

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 long on average sun shines in March in Forest City?

The average sunshine duration in March in Forest City is 7.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Forest City?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Forest City, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Forest City, NC

Average temperature in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Forest City, NC

Average pressure in March - Forest City, 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 (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Forest City, NC

Average wind speed in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Forest City, NC

Average humidity in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in March
Forest City, NC

Average rainfall in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in March
Forest City, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Forest City, NC

Average snowfall in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
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
Forest City, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Forest City, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Forest City, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Forest City, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Forest City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Forest City, NC

Average UV index in March - Forest City, 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
Forest City, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Forest City, 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
Forest City, NC

Average visibility in March - Forest City, 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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