March weather forecast
Locust, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Locust, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average high of 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

As Locust transitions into March, a marginal rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in February to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). The average low-temperature in Locust during March nights is a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Locust is 74%.

Rainfall

In Locust, in March, during 13.4 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Locust, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Locust aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Locust, there are 5.1 snowfall days, and 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Locust is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:42 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 Locust, North Carolina, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

In Locust, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Locust in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Locust, records 60.1°F (15.6°C), while the low-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Locust?

In Locust, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Locust?

In Locust, North Carolina, during March, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Locust?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Locust, North Carolina. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Locust aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Locust?

On the first day of March in Locust, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:42 pm EDT.

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Locust?

In Locust, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Locust, NC

Average temperature in March - Locust, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.1°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 (48.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Locust, NC

Average pressure in March - Locust, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Locust, NC

Average wind speed in March - Locust, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Locust, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Locust, NC

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in March
Locust, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Locust, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Locust, NC

Average snowfall in March - Locust, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Locust, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Locust, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Locust, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Locust, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Locust, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Locust, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Locust, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Locust, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Locust, 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 29).

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Average visibility in March
Locust, NC

Average visibility in March - Locust, 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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