Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Entering March, Columbia notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C) to a still refreshing 64.2°F (17.9°C). Columbia, in March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 70%.Rainfall
In Columbia, during March, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.3 days and collects up to 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Columbia, snow does not fall in March through November.Daylight
In Columbia, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:44 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 7.3h.UV index
In Columbia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in March leads to these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Columbia in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Columbia?
How much does it rain in Columbia in March?
When it does not snow in Columbia?
Does it snow in Columbia in March?
How many hours of daylight does Columbia have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Columbia?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Columbia?
How long on average sun shines in March in Columbia?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Columbia?
Average temperature in March
Columbia, SC
- Average high temperature in March: 64.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbia, SC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbia, SC
- Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbia, SC
- Average humidity in March: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July and November (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbia, SC
- Average rainfall in March: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbia, SC
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbia, SC
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbia, SC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Columbia, SC
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbia, SC
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbia, SC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Columbia, SC
- Average cloud cover in March: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Columbia, 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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