March weather forecast
Surfside Beach, SC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March is characterized by an average high-temperature of a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C), not significantly different from the 57.6°F (14.2°C) of February. An average low-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) marks the nights in Surfside Beach throughout March.

Humidity

In Surfside Beach, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Surfside Beach, South Carolina, in March, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.7 rainfall days, and 42.13" (1070mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Surfside Beach is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March in Surfside Beach, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Surfside Beach, South Carolina, the average sunshine in March is 7.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in March leads to these guidelines:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Surfside Beach in March?

The high-temperature in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, during March is 62.2°F (16.8°C) and the low-temperature is 50.5°F (10.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Surfside Beach?

In Surfside Beach, South Carolina, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Surfside Beach in March?

In Surfside Beach, during March, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Surfside Beach?

In Surfside Beach, South Carolina, snow does not fall in March through December.

Does it snow in Surfside Beach in March?

In March, in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, it doesn't snow. February is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Surfside Beach have in March?

The average day length in March in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Surfside Beach?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Surfside Beach, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:36 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Surfside Beach?

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 many hours of sunshine does Surfside Beach have in March?

In Surfside Beach, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Surfside Beach?

In Surfside Beach, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Surfside Beach, SC

Average temperature in March - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average high temperature in March: 62.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Surfside Beach, SC

Average pressure in March - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Surfside Beach, SC

Average wind speed in March - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Surfside Beach, SC

Average humidity in March - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Surfside Beach, SC

Average rainfall in March - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in March
Surfside Beach, SC

Average rainfall days in March - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Surfside Beach, SC

Average snowfall in March - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Surfside Beach, SC

Average snowfall days in March - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Surfside Beach, SC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Surfside Beach, 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 3min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Surfside Beach, SC

Average sunshine days in March - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Surfside Beach, SC

Average UV index in March - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Surfside Beach, SC

Average cloud cover in March - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

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).

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Average visibility in March
Surfside Beach, SC

Average visibility in March - Surfside Beach, 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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