March weather forecast
Oriental, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Oriental, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.6°F (15.9°C) and min 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

The advent of March observes an average high-temperature of a still mild 60.6°F (15.9°C), nearly identical to February's 56.1°F (13.4°C). In Oriental, the average nighttime temperature during March is a frosty 46.4°F (8°C).

Humidity

March and April, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Oriental, in March, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Oriental, there are 174.7 rainfall days, and 39.61" (1006mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Oriental, North Carolina. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Oriental aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.6 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Oriental, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Oriental, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Oriental, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Oriental, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. 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 usual temperature for Oriental in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and a low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C).

What is the least humid month in Oriental?

March and April, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Oriental, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in March in Oriental?

In March, the average relative humidity in Oriental, North Carolina, is 74%.

How much does it rain in Oriental in March?

In Oriental, in March, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Oriental?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Oriental. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Oriental aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Oriental?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Oriental, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Oriental, North Carolina, 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 Oriental?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

How high is the UV index in March in Oriental?

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

Average temperature in March - Oriental, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 46.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Oriental, NC

Average pressure in March - Oriental, NC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Oriental, NC

Average wind speed in March - Oriental, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Oriental, NC

Average humidity in March - Oriental, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Oriental, NC

Average rainfall in March - Oriental, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").

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Average rainfall days in March
Oriental, NC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Oriental, NC

Average snowfall in March - Oriental, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Oriental, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Oriental, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oriental, NC
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and 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
Oriental, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Oriental, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Oriental, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Oriental, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Oriental, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in March
Oriental, NC

Average visibility in March - Oriental, 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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