March weather forecast
Shelby, NC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Shelby, is a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature mildly increases in March, edging from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in February to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). Shelby usually reports an average low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, in Shelby, North Carolina, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout March, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 33.03" (839mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shelby are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Shelby. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Shelby aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shelby, there are 4.9 snowfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:47 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 Shelby is 7.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Shelby in March?

The high-temperature in Shelby during March is 60.1°F (15.6°C) and the low-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Shelby?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Shelby?

In Shelby, in March, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Shelby?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Shelby aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in March in Shelby is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Shelby?

On the first day of March in Shelby, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

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

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 Shelby have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in March in Shelby?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Shelby, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Shelby, NC

Average temperature in March - Shelby, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.1°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 (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Shelby, NC

Average pressure in March - Shelby, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Shelby, NC

Average wind speed in March - Shelby, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Shelby, NC

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

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

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Average rainfall in March
Shelby, NC

Average rainfall in March - Shelby, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in March
Shelby, NC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Shelby, NC

Average snowfall in March - Shelby, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.36").
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
Shelby, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Shelby, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Shelby, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Shelby, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Shelby, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Shelby, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Shelby, NC

Average UV index in March - Shelby, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Shelby, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Shelby, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Shelby, NC

Average visibility in March - Shelby, NC
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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