March weather forecastMorehead City, NC
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is also a moderate month in Morehead City, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.1°F (15.6°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C).Temperature
The onset of March notes an average high-temperature of a still moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C), subtly shifted from February's 56.1°F (13.4°C). The mean low-temperature during March nights is a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 74%.Rainfall
In Morehead City, North Carolina, in March, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Morehead City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.1 days and collects up to 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
In Morehead City, the average seawater temperature in March is 63.1°F (17.3°C).Note: The majority of people do not enjoy swimming in 63.1°F (17.3°C). The difficulty in controlling breathing escalates as the temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Morehead City, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:27 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 is 7.4h.UV index
In Morehead City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Morehead City, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 60.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 49.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Morehead City, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Morehead City, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 12.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Morehead City, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Morehead City, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in March
Morehead City, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).
Average snowfall in March
Morehead City, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Morehead City, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Morehead City, NC
- Average sea temperature in March: 63.1°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61.3°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Morehead City, NC
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Morehead City, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Morehead City, NC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Morehead City, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Morehead City, 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).
