March weather forecast
Knightdale, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Knightdale, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59°F (15°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Knightdale observes a minor temperature ascent, with the average high-temperature adjusting from February's cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a moderate 59°F (15°C). During the nights in March, the temperature in Knightdale averages to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Humidity

In Knightdale, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Knightdale, in March, during 14.4 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.7 rainfall days, and 33.19" (843mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Knightdale. March is the last month it regularly snows in Knightdale. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Knightdale aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Knightdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.8 days and aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Knightdale, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:35 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 Knightdale, North Carolina, is 7.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Knightdale in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Knightdale, is 59°F (15°C) and the average low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Knightdale?

The average relative humidity in March in Knightdale, North Carolina, is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Knightdale?

In March, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Knightdale?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Knightdale. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Knightdale aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

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

In March, the average day length in Knightdale is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Knightdale?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:35 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Knightdale, 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 Knightdale?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Knightdale, North Carolina, is 7.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Knightdale?

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

Average temperature in March - Knightdale, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Knightdale, NC

Average pressure in March - Knightdale, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Knightdale, NC

Average wind speed in March - Knightdale, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Knightdale, NC

Average humidity in March - Knightdale, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Knightdale, NC

Average rainfall in March - Knightdale, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in March
Knightdale, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Knightdale, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Knightdale, NC

Average snowfall in March - Knightdale, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
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
Knightdale, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Knightdale, 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).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Knightdale, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Knightdale, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Knightdale, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Knightdale, NC

Average UV index in March - Knightdale, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Knightdale, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Knightdale, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Knightdale, NC

Average visibility in March - Knightdale, 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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