March weather forecast
Princeton, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Princeton, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.8°F (6°C) and max 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

Entering March, Princeton notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's cool 53.6°F (12°C) to a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). An average minimum temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) marks the month of March in Princeton.

Humidity

January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months in Princeton.

Rainfall

In Princeton, in March, during 13.7 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161 rainfall days, and 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Princeton. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Princeton aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Princeton, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Princeton is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:33 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 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Princeton in March?

In Princeton, in March, the average high-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C).

What are the least humid months in Princeton?

January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in March in Princeton?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in Princeton?

In Princeton, during March, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Princeton?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Princeton, North Carolina. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Princeton aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Princeton?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Princeton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Princeton, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:33 pm EDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Princeton?

In Princeton, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Princeton?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Princeton, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Princeton, NC

Average temperature in March - Princeton, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Princeton, NC

Average pressure in March - Princeton, 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
Princeton, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Princeton, NC

Average humidity in March - Princeton, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Princeton, NC

Average rainfall in March - Princeton, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in March
Princeton, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Princeton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Princeton, NC

Average snowfall in March - Princeton, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.1").
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
Princeton, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Princeton, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Princeton, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Princeton, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Princeton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Princeton, NC

Average UV index in March - Princeton, 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
Princeton, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Princeton, NC

Average visibility in March - Princeton, 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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