March weather forecast
Mountain Island, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Mountain Island, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.1°F (15.6°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). In the month of March, an average of 41.5°F (5.3°C) marks the low-temperature in Mountain Island, North Carolina.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, in Mountain Island, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mountain Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 31.26" (794mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Mountain Island. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Mountain Island aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Mountain Island, there are 4.6 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Mountain Island, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:44 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 7.2h.

UV index

In Mountain Island, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Mountain Island?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 60.1°F (15.6°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Mountain Island?

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

How much does it rain in Mountain Island in March?

In Mountain Island, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Mountain Island?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Mountain Island. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Mountain Island aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mountain Island have in March?

In March, the average day length in Mountain Island, North Carolina, is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Mountain Island?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

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

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

In Mountain Island, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.

How high is the UV index in March in Mountain Island?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Mountain Island, NC

Average temperature in March - Mountain Island, 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 (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.5°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 (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Mountain Island, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Mountain Island, NC

Average wind speed in March - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Mountain Island, NC

Average humidity in March - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Mountain Island, NC

Average rainfall in March - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in March
Mountain Island, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Mountain Island, NC

Average snowfall in March - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
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
Mountain Island, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Mountain Island, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mountain Island, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Mountain Island, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Mountain Island, NC

Average UV index in March - Mountain Island, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Mountain Island, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Mountain Island, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Mountain Island, NC

Average visibility in March - Mountain Island, 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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