March weather forecastHickory, NC
March
Weather in March
With the arrival of March, signs of spring start to surface in Hickory. The weather gets milder and the last of the snow melts, finalizing the winter season. The daylight hours stretch to 12 hours, offering significantly more sun exposure than the previous months. March does, however, record the highest number of rainfall days, 14.5 days, indicating the transitional nature of this month. The gusty winds begin to settle, creating a more pleasant environment.Temperature
As March arrives in Hickory, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in February to a mild 57.9°F (14.4°C). The month of March records an average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C).Humidity
In Hickory, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hickory, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.1 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Hickory aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.2 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Hickory, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Hickory is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during March morphs into the following directions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Hickory, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 57.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 39.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Hickory, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Hickory, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Hickory, NC
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Hickory, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").
Average rainfall days in March
Hickory, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Hickory, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Hickory, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Hickory, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Hickory, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).
Average UV index in March
Hickory, 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Hickory, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Hickory, NC
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
