March weather forecastLowell, NC

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Lowell, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and an average low of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March sees a slight increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). An average low-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) marks the month of March in Lowell.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout March, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lowell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.8 days and collects up to 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Lowell aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4 snowfall days, and 4.96" (126mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lowell, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:45 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 Lowell, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C) respectively.

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

In Lowell, in March, during 13.7 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Lowell aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Lowell, NC

  • Average high temperature in March: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Lowell, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Lowell, 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 (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Lowell, NC

  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Lowell, NC

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Lowell, NC

  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lowell, NC

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lowell, NC

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average sunshine in March
Lowell, 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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lowell, NC

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Lowell, 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
Lowell, NC

  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Lowell, 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).