March weather forecastOld Fort, NC
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Old Fort, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 55.2°F (12.9°C).Temperature
The onset of March introduces a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, nudging from a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in February to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). In Old Fort, the nighttime temperature averages to an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C) during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In March, in Old Fort, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Old Fort, there are 156.4 rainfall days, and 27.8" (706mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Old Fort, during March, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In Old Fort, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.2 days and aggregates up to 11.42" (290mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Old Fort, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:49 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 Old Fort, the average sunshine in March is 7.4h.UV index
In Old Fort, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Old Fort, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 55.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Old Fort, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Old Fort, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Old Fort, NC
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Old Fort, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.05"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in March
Old Fort, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Old Fort, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Old Fort, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Old Fort, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Old Fort, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Old Fort, NC
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Old Fort, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Old Fort, NC
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October and December (5mi).
