March weather forecast
Macclesfield, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Macclesfield, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Macclesfield's weather sees a minor temperature rise, transitioning from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in February to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C). Macclesfield experiences a consistent average temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) throughout the nights in March.

Humidity

January through April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Macclesfield, in March, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Macclesfield, there are 163.7 rainfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Macclesfield. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Macclesfield aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Macclesfield, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:31 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 7.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Macclesfield is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. 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 are the temperatures in Macclesfield in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Macclesfield, North Carolina, during March are 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C) respectively.

What are the least humid months in Macclesfield?

January through April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in March in Macclesfield?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in Macclesfield in March?

In Macclesfield, in March, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Macclesfield?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Macclesfield aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Macclesfield have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Macclesfield?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Macclesfield, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Macclesfield have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Macclesfield is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in March in Macclesfield?

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

Average temperature in March - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Macclesfield, NC

Average pressure in March - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Macclesfield, NC

Average wind speed in March - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Macclesfield, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Macclesfield, NC

Average rainfall in March - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in March
Macclesfield, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Macclesfield, NC

Average snowfall in March - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
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
Macclesfield, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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 daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Macclesfield, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Macclesfield, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Macclesfield, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Macclesfield, NC

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Macclesfield, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Macclesfield, NC

Average visibility in March - Macclesfield, 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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