March weather forecastLancaster, SC
March
Weather in March
Weather conditions in March see a significant shift as Lancaster transitions from winter to spring. The additional daylight hours contribute to higher average temperatures, melting away the winter frost. Rainfall becomes slightly more frequent, replacing the snowfall that characterized the previous months. Along with the temperature rise, winds tend to calm, facilitating more outdoor activities. The city experiences temperatures fluctuating between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 62.1°F (16.7°C).Temperature
As February transitions into March, a subtle temperature shift is observed, with average highs adjusting from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) to a refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C). In March, Lancaster records an average nighttime temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 72%.Rainfall
In Lancaster, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. In Lancaster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.6 days and collects up to 11.97" (304mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:43 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
The average sunshine in March is 7.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Lancaster, SC
- Average high temperature in March: 62.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 44.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Lancaster, 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 (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Lancaster, SC
- Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Lancaster, SC
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Lancaster, SC
- Average rainfall in March: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
Lancaster, SC
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Lancaster, SC
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (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
Lancaster, SC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 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
Lancaster, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Lancaster, SC
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Lancaster, SC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Lancaster, SC
- Average cloud cover in March: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Lancaster, 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).
