March weather forecast
Sugar Mountain, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sugar Mountain, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

Sugar Mountain in March experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C). Sugar Mountain reports an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Sugar Mountain, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sugar Mountain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178 days and collects up to 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sugar Mountain, in March, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow. In Sugar Mountain, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 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

In March, the average sunshine in Sugar Mountain is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Sugar Mountain?

The high-temperature, in March, in Sugar Mountain, is 51.3°F (10.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Sugar Mountain?

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in March in Sugar Mountain?

The average relative humidity in March in Sugar Mountain is 80%.

How much does it rain in Sugar Mountain in March?

In Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, in March, during 14.5 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Sugar Mountain in March?

In Sugar Mountain, in March, during 6.8 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sugar Mountain have in March?

The average day length in March in Sugar Mountain is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Sugar Mountain?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Sugar Mountain?

In Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Sugar Mountain?

In Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average temperature in March - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average pressure in March - Sugar Mountain, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average wind speed in March - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average humidity in March - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in March
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall in March - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in March
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall in March - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average UV index in March - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in March
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average visibility in March - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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