March weather forecastSmithfield, NC
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Smithfield, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).Temperature
The commencement of March sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in February to a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). Smithfield's nighttime temperature during March is consistently averaged at a chilly 42.8°F (6°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.Rainfall
In Smithfield, during March, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Smithfield, there are 115.7 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Smithfield, snow does not fall in March through December.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Smithfield, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 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
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays 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. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, 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).
