March weather forecast
South Sumter, SC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in South Sumter, South Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 63.9°F (17.7°C).

Temperature

March marks a minor ascent in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a still refreshing 63.9°F (17.7°C). In South Sumter, March's nights observe an average temperature dip to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout March, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.8 rainfall days, and 33.35" (847mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in March, South Sumter aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in South Sumter, there are 1.3 snowfall days, and 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In South Sumter, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EST. On the last day of March, in South Sumter, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:41 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 in South Sumter, South Carolina, is 7.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in South Sumter?

In South Sumter, 63.9°F (17.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 46.6°F (8.1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in South Sumter?

In March, the average relative humidity in South Sumter, South Carolina, is 72%.

How much does it rain in South Sumter in March?

In South Sumter, South Carolina, in March, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in South Sumter?

March is the last month it regularly snows in South Sumter. During 0.1 snowfall days, in March, South Sumter aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in South Sumter?

In South Sumter, the average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in South Sumter?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in South Sumter, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in South Sumter?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March in South Sumter?

In South Sumter, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
South Sumter, SC

Average temperature in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average high temperature in March: 63.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
South Sumter, SC

Average pressure in March - South Sumter, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
South Sumter, SC

Average wind speed in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

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 (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
South Sumter, SC

Average humidity in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
South Sumter, SC

Average rainfall in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in March
South Sumter, SC

Average rainfall days in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
South Sumter, SC

Average snowfall in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
South Sumter, SC

Average snowfall days in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
South Sumter, SC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - South Sumter, 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).

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Average sunshine days in March
South Sumter, SC

Average sunshine days in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
South Sumter, SC

Average UV index in March - South Sumter, 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, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
South Sumter, SC

Average cloud cover in March - South Sumter, SC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
South Sumter, SC

Average visibility in March - South Sumter, 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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