March weather forecast
Grandfather, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Grandfather, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average high of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

March marks a minor ascent in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C). Grandfather experiences a mean temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In March, in Grandfather, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Grandfather, there are 178.4 rainfall days, and 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Grandfather. In Grandfather, during March, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow. In Grandfather, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Grandfather, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:13 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 is 6.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Grandfather is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Grandfather in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Grandfather, is 51.3°F (10.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What are the most humid months in Grandfather?

The months with the highest humidity in Grandfather, North Carolina, are February, March, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in March in Grandfather?

In Grandfather, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How much does it rain in Grandfather in March?

In Grandfather, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Grandfather in March?

In Grandfather, during March, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Grandfather?

The average day length in March in Grandfather is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Grandfather?

On the first day of March in Grandfather, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Grandfather, North Carolina, 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 Grandfather have in March?

In Grandfather, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Grandfather?

In Grandfather, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Grandfather, NC

Average temperature in March - Grandfather, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Grandfather, NC

Average pressure in March - Grandfather, 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
Grandfather, NC

Average wind speed in March - Grandfather, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Grandfather, NC

Average humidity in March - Grandfather, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May, September and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in March
Grandfather, NC

Average rainfall in March - Grandfather, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in March
Grandfather, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Grandfather, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Grandfather, NC

Average snowfall in March - Grandfather, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Grandfather, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Grandfather, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Grandfather, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Grandfather, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Grandfather, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Grandfather, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Grandfather, NC

Average UV index in March - Grandfather, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Grandfather, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Grandfather, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in March
Grandfather, NC

Average visibility in March - Grandfather, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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