March weather forecast
Gaston, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Gaston, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in February to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C). Throughout March in Gaston, a steady low-temperature average of 40.8°F (4.9°C) is noted.

Humidity

In Gaston, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gaston, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Gaston aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Gaston, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.4 days and aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Gaston is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Gaston is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Gaston is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Gaston?

During March, Gaston experiences an average high-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) and a low-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Gaston?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Gaston?

In Gaston, North Carolina, during March, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Gaston?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Gaston aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Gaston?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Gaston?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

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

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 Gaston?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Gaston is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Gaston?

In Gaston, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Gaston, NC

Average temperature in March - Gaston, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.8°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 (31.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Gaston, NC

Average pressure in March - Gaston, NC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Gaston, NC

Average wind speed in March - Gaston, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Gaston, NC

Average humidity in March - Gaston, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Gaston, NC

Average rainfall in March - Gaston, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in March
Gaston, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Gaston, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Gaston, NC

Average snowfall in March - Gaston, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
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
Gaston, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Gaston, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gaston, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gaston, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Gaston, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Gaston, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Gaston, NC

Average UV index in March - Gaston, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Gaston, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Gaston, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Gaston, NC

Average visibility in March - Gaston, 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).

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