March weather forecastRaleigh, NC
March
Weather in March
Come March, Raleigh experiences transitional weather with sunnier days and significantly increased daylight hours. An increase from 42.6°F (5.9°C) to 59.5°F (15.3°C) in the low to high temperature range signals the impending spring. Relative humidity stabilizes at 73%, a constant feature throughout the summer months as well. While rainfall becomes slightly more frequent, this month also marks the substantial decrease in snowfall, a sign of winter waving goodbye. With the occasional rainy day, ensuring a handy umbrella or rainproof jacket is recommended.Temperature
In Raleigh, stepping into March brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from February's fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C). Raleigh experiences a mean temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) during March nights.Humidity
January, March, April, June, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months in Raleigh.Rainfall
In Raleigh, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In Raleigh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.2 days and collects up to 32.2" (818mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Raleigh. March is the last month it regularly snows in Raleigh. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Raleigh aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.7 snowfall days, and 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Raleigh, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:35 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 in Raleigh is 7.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Raleigh is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 4 during March leads to these advisories:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Raleigh, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 59.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 42.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Raleigh, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Raleigh, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Raleigh, NC
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, June, July and November (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Raleigh, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").
Average rainfall days in March
Raleigh, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Raleigh, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Raleigh, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Raleigh, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Raleigh, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Raleigh, 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
Raleigh, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Raleigh, 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).
