March weather forecastGreenville, SC
March
Weather in March
A notable shift in climate occurs in March as the Greenville weather transitions from winter to spring. The chill from February recedes, allowing relatively warmer temperature with a low at 42.6°F (5.9°C). Later parts of the day witness more sunlight bolstering outdoor activities. The month compares to April with similar relative humidity and daylight hours. Preparing for showers is prudent as rainfall persists amid this weather transition.Temperature
The arrival of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in February to an enjoyable 61°F (16.1°C). During March, the nighttime temperature in Greenville averages to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C).Humidity
In Greenville, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Greenville, in March, during 15 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.5 rainfall days, and 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Greenville are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Greenville. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Greenville aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.7 snowfall days, and 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Greenville is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Greenville, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:50 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 Greenville, South Carolina, the average sunshine in March is 7.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Greenville is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during March morphs into the following directions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Greenville, SC
- Average high temperature in March: 61°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 42.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Greenville, SC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Greenville, SC
- Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Greenville, SC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Greenville, SC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in March
Greenville, SC
- Average rainfall days in March: 15 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Greenville, SC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Greenville, SC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Greenville, SC
- 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 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Greenville, SC
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Greenville, SC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Greenville, SC
- Average cloud cover in March: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Greenville, 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).
