March weather forecastFountain, NC
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Fountain, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 60.1°F (15.6°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).Temperature
Fountain's transition into March brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 53.6°F (12°C) in February to a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C). Fountain encounters a steady low-temperature average of 42.4°F (5.8°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Fountain, during March, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. In Fountain, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.3 days and collects up to 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Fountain aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Fountain, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.7 days and aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Fountain is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:31 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 March, the average sunshine is 7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in March leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Fountain, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 60.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).
Average pressure in March
Fountain, 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
Fountain, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Fountain, NC
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Fountain, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").
Average rainfall days in March
Fountain, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fountain, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fountain, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.6 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
Fountain, 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 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fountain, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Fountain, NC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Fountain, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Fountain, NC
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).
