March weather forecast
Sims, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sims, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.6°F (5.9°C) and max 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from February's fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C). During the month of March, the temperature in Sims generally drops to a low average of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January through April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout March, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sims, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.8 days and collects up to 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Sims aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Sims, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.6 days and aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sims, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 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 in Sims is 7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Sims is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sims in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Sims, records 59.5°F (15.3°C), while the low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What are the least humid months in Sims?

January through April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Sims.

What is the average humidity in March in Sims?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in Sims in March?

In Sims, North Carolina, in March, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Sims?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Sims, North Carolina. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Sims aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in March in Sims, North Carolina, is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Sims?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:33 pm EDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Sims have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Sims, North Carolina, is 7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Sims?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sims is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Sims, NC

Average temperature in March - Sims, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.6°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 (34°F).

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Average pressure in March
Sims, NC

Average pressure in March - Sims, 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
Sims, NC

Average wind speed in March - Sims, 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).

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Average humidity in March
Sims, NC

Average humidity in March - Sims, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Sims, NC

Average rainfall in March - Sims, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in March
Sims, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Sims, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Sims, NC

Average snowfall in March - Sims, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
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
Sims, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Sims, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 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).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sims, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sims, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Sims, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Sims, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Sims, NC

Average UV index in March - Sims, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Sims, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Sims, NC

Average visibility in March - Sims, 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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