March weather forecast
Tar Heel, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Tar Heel, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C) in February to an enjoyable 61.5°F (16.4°C). In March, Tar Heel encounters an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, in Tar Heel, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout March, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Tar Heel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.7 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Tar Heel. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Tar Heel aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:35 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 is 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Tar Heel, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Tar Heel?

The high-temperature in Tar Heel, North Carolina, during March is 61.5°F (16.4°C) and the low-temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Tar Heel?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Tar Heel?

In Tar Heel, North Carolina, during March, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Tar Heel?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Tar Heel. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Tar Heel aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Tar Heel have in March?

In March, the average day length in Tar Heel, North Carolina, is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Tar Heel?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:35 pm EDT.

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

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 Tar Heel?

The average sunshine duration in March in Tar Heel is 7.2h.

How high is the UV index in March in Tar Heel?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Tar Heel is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Tar Heel, NC

Average temperature in March - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Tar Heel, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Tar Heel, NC

Average wind speed in March - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Tar Heel, NC

Average humidity in March - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Tar Heel, NC

Average rainfall in March - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in March
Tar Heel, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Tar Heel, NC

Average snowfall in March - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
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
Tar Heel, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 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
Tar Heel, NC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Tar Heel, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

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Average UV index in March
Tar Heel, NC

Average UV index in March - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Tar Heel, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Tar Heel, NC

Average visibility in March - Tar Heel, 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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