March weather forecastOrangeburg, SC
March
Weather in March
March ushers in the onset of spring, an invitation to mild weather and longer daylight hours in Orangeburg. Despite highs reaching 65.1°F (18.4°C), evenings remain cooler with temperatures falling to 47.5°F (8.6°C), providing a refreshing contrast after the warmth of the day. March also changes the city's precipitation patterns, both in terms of quantity and intensity. The winds stay relatively brisk, but not unbearable, maintaining a gentle flow throughout. Higher humidity levels accompany the weather shift, highlighting the city's transition into a new season.Temperature
The arrival of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) in February to a still refreshing 65.1°F (18.4°C). Orangeburg throughout March, records an average low-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C).Humidity
In Orangeburg, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.Rainfall
In Orangeburg, in March, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orangeburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.3 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Orangeburg, snow does not fall in March through December.Daylight
In Orangeburg, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Orangeburg, sunrise is at 7:11 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
In March, the average sunshine is 7.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Orangeburg, SC
- Average high temperature in March: 65.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 47.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Orangeburg, SC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Orangeburg, SC
- Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Orangeburg, SC
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Orangeburg, SC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.65").
Average rainfall days in March
Orangeburg, SC
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Orangeburg, SC
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Orangeburg, SC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orangeburg, SC
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Orangeburg, SC
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Orangeburg, SC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Orangeburg, SC
- Average cloud cover in March: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Orangeburg, 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).
