Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The average high-temperature mildly increases in March, edging from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in February to a mild 59°F (15°C). In Durham, the expected average low-temperature for March is an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout March, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.7 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Durham are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Durham aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.2 snowfall days, and 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:37 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 in Durham is 6.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Durham is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Durham?
What is the average humidity in March in Durham?
How much does it rain in Durham in March?
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When are sunrise and sunset in March in Durham?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Durham?
How many hours of sunshine does Durham have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Durham?
Average temperature in March
Durham, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 59°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 (47.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 41.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Durham, NC
- 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Durham, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Durham, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Durham, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").
Average rainfall days in March
Durham, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Durham, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Durham, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Durham, NC
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Durham, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Durham, NC
- 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
Durham, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Durham, NC
- 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).
Durham, North Carolina, USA
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