March weather forecastSelma, NC
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Selma, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.8°F (6°C) and an average high of 60.4°F (15.8°C).Temperature
The shift into March is characterized by a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). During the nights in March, the temperature averages to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C).Humidity
January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months in Selma.Rainfall
In Selma, in March, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Selma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.7 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Selma, snow does not fall in March through December.Daylight
In Selma, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.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 March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:34 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 7h.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: The daily high UV index of 4 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Selma, 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 (48.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 42.8°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 (34.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Selma, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Selma, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Selma, NC
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Selma, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Selma, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Selma, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Selma, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Selma, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Selma, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Selma, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Selma, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Selma, 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).
