March weather forecastPutnam, NC
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Putnam, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).Temperature
As Putnam welcomes March, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in February to a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C). Putnam experiences an average nighttime temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) in the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Putnam is 74%.Rainfall
In March, in Putnam, North Carolina, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Putnam, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.1 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Putnam aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.1 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:38 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 March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Putnam, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 60.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°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).
Average pressure in March
Putnam, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Putnam, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Putnam, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Putnam, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").
Average rainfall days in March
Putnam, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Putnam, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Putnam, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Putnam, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Putnam, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (11.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Putnam, NC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Putnam, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Putnam, 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).
