March weather forecast
South Carolina, USA

March marks the beginning of the transitional phase from winter to spring in South Carolina. Coastal cities like Myrtle Beach experience temperatures ranging from 46°F (7.8°C) to 70°F (21.1°C), indicating a noticeable warming trend from the preceding months.

The Midlands, with cities such as Columbia, begin to see a consistent rise in temperatures. Nights become milder, and the chances of temperatures dropping to freezing levels significantly diminish. The Upstate areas, closer to the Blue Ridge Mountains, although warmer than in February, still experience cooler conditions, especially during the early mornings and late evenings.

March stands out for its increasing day lengths and the visible signs of spring. Trees start budding, and flowers begin to bloom, especially in the latter half of the month. Snowfall is an infrequent event, even in the interior and mountainous regions. The chances of icy rain and sleet drop drastically, making way for spring showers more typical of the season.

Compared to February, March in South Carolina is distinctly warmer and more temperate. The weather becomes increasingly unpredictable with occasional rain showers, but the oppressive cold of winter is largely left behind. As the state transitions into April, the warmer and wetter conditions of spring become more pronounced, with March serving as the gateway to this seasonal shift.

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• Columbia - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Columbia and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. On the first day of March in Columbia sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST.
• Charleston - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Charleston and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Charleston in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• North Charleston - March »
  When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in North Charleston? In North Charleston, during March, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.
• Mount Pleasant - March »
  When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Mount Pleasant? In March, in Mount Pleasant the rain falls for 11.7 days.
• Rock Hill - March »
  In Rock Hill in March, during 14.1 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. The start of March in Rock Hill signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in February to a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C).
• Greenville - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Greenville and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Greenville?
• Summerville - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Summerville, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Summerville during March, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.
• Goose Creek - March »
  When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Goose Creek? In Goose Creek snow does not fall in March through November.
• Sumter - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Sumter, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Sumter in March, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Hilton Head Island - March »
  When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Hilton Head Island? In Hilton Head Island in March, the average water temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C).
• Florence - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Florence, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Florence, during March, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.
• Spartanburg - March »
  In Spartanburg, in March, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Spartanburg?