March weather forecast
Bluffton, SC

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The iconic historic Church of the Cross in Bluffton, South Carolina, set in a beautiful garden park
The iconic historic Church of the Cross in Bluffton, South Carolina, set in a beautiful garden park

Weather in March

With March's arrival, temperatures in Bluffton start transitioning towards a balmy climate, an early sign of the forthcoming spring. The notable values of temperature, hovering between 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C), witness a significant increase, and so does the rainfall, which now measures 1.46" (37mm). There's a palpable sense of the renewed springtime vigor, evident in the increasingly longer days and the lushness brought by the modest showers. This shift in weather brings about an increase in outdoor activities, aligning with the growing number of sunshine hours.

Temperature

The shift from February to March in Bluffton, South Carolina, sees a slight increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) to a still refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). Nighttime temperatures in March average to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Bluffton, South Carolina, in March, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bluffton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.3 days and collects up to 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:42 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 7.9h.

UV index

In Bluffton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in March transforms into this advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Bluffton?

In March, in Bluffton, the average high-temperature is 65.8°F (18.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Bluffton?

In March, the average relative humidity in Bluffton is 73%.

How much does it rain in Bluffton in March?

In Bluffton, South Carolina, in March, during 11.4 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Bluffton?

February through December are months without snowfall in Bluffton.

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

The average day length in March in Bluffton is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Bluffton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Bluffton, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:42 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Bluffton, 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 Bluffton have in March?

In Bluffton, South Carolina, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.9h.

How high is the UV index in March in Bluffton?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Bluffton, South Carolina, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Bluffton, SC

Average temperature in March - Bluffton, SC
  • Average high temperature in March: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46°F).

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Average pressure in March
Bluffton, SC

Average pressure in March - Bluffton, SC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Bluffton, SC

Average wind speed in March - Bluffton, SC
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Bluffton, SC

Average humidity in March - Bluffton, SC
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Bluffton, SC

Average rainfall in March - Bluffton, SC
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in March
Bluffton, SC

Average rainfall days in March - Bluffton, SC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Bluffton, SC

Average snowfall in March - Bluffton, SC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Bluffton, SC

Average snowfall days in March - Bluffton, SC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bluffton, SC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bluffton, SC
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Bluffton, SC

Average sunshine days in March - Bluffton, SC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Bluffton, SC

Average UV index in March - Bluffton, SC
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Bluffton, SC

Average cloud cover in March - Bluffton, SC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in March
Bluffton, SC

Average visibility in March - Bluffton, SC
  • 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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