March weather forecastRutherfordton, NC
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 59°F (15°C) and min 40.3°F (4.6°C).Temperature
Entering March, Rutherfordton notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's fresh 52°F (11.1°C) to a mild 59°F (15°C). During March, the average low-temperature in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, is a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Rutherfordton, in March, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rutherfordton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.8 days and collects up to 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Rutherfordton aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Rutherfordton, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.2 days and aggregates up to 6.34" (161mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Rutherfordton, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:48 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 7.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 59°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 40.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Rutherfordton, 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
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Rutherfordton, 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 (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in March
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Rutherfordton, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Rutherfordton, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
