Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The onset of March introduces a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, nudging from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in February to a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C). Throughout the month of March, Hillsborough reports a steady low-temperature average of 41°F (5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Hillsborough, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hillsborough, there are 157.7 rainfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Hillsborough are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Hillsborough aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hillsborough, there are 6.5 snowfall days, and 6.77" (172mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Hillsborough is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Hillsborough, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:37 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 medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 4 during March leads to these advisories:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Hillsborough?
What is the average humidity in March in Hillsborough?
How many days does it rain in March in Hillsborough?
What is the last month it snows in Hillsborough?
How many hours of daylight does Hillsborough have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Hillsborough?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Hillsborough?
How many hours of sunshine does Hillsborough have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Hillsborough?
Average temperature in March
Hillsborough, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 58.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 41°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Hillsborough, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Hillsborough, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Hillsborough, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Hillsborough, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").
Average rainfall days in March
Hillsborough, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Hillsborough, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Hillsborough, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Hillsborough, 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: 7h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Hillsborough, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Hillsborough, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Hillsborough, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Hillsborough, 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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