Raleigh Weather in March: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In March, Raleigh experiences springtime weather with an average temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F). Daily highs reach an average of 18.0°C (64.4°F) while overnight lows drop to 6.6°C (44°F). The overall average feels-like temperature, taking into account both the highs and lows, is 11.8°C (53.2°F). The humidity in Raleigh during March averages 61.1%, and there is a 48.4% chance of precipitation, with 10.6% of days seeing some rainfall. Winds are moderate, with an average speed of 20.2 km/h (12.6 mph) and gusts up to 36.2 km/h (22.5 mph). The average atmospheric pressure is 1017.4 mb (30.04 inHg). Raleigh sees 54.6% cloud cover on average, with visibility at 15.1 miles. The UV index is high at 6.7, indicating a significant risk of sunburn, and a severe weather risk of 10.6 out of 100. The most common type of precipitation is rain. In terms of daylight, the sun rises at around 7:02 am and sets at around 7:01 pm on average.
What is the temperature in Raleigh in March?
Average air temperature in Raleigh is 12.3°C (54.1°F) in March. The outside temperature in Raleigh feels like 11.8°C (53.2°F) on a typical March day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 18°C (64.4°F) and feels like 17.9°C (64.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 6.6°C (44°F) which feels like 5.6°C (42°F).
How hot is Raleigh in March?
The hot temperature in March in Raleigh rises to 30.5°C (86.9°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 61.1% humidity. During hottest days of March it feels like 30.2 °C (86.4°F). The average maximum temp in Raleigh is 18°C (86.4°F) during day time in March.
How cold is Raleigh in March?
The coldest temp in Raleigh in March drops to -2.6°C (27.3°F) during the cold nights. With 20.2km/h (12.5mph) winds and 61.1% humidity it feels like -3.5°C (25.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 6.6°C (44°F) during night time in March.
Does it rain in Raleigh in March?
Yes, it rains for 15 days in Raleigh, United States in March averaging 2.23 mm of precipitation. Raleigh has a 48.4% chance for rain throughout the entire month of March.
How much does it rain in Raleigh throughout March?
Raleigh has 2.23 mm (0.09 inch) of rain per day on average in March. It rains for an average of 15 days out of the entire month.
Is Raleigh windy in March?
The average speed of wind in Raleigh, United States during March is 20.2km/h (12.5mph) and average windgust is 36.2km/h (22.5mph). On some days in March wind can reach up to 42km/h (26.1mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Raleigh in March?
Most days of March the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Raleigh.
What are the humidity levels in Raleigh in March?
The average humidity levels in Raleigh in March are 61.1%. Daily humidity levels in Raleigh range from 35.6% to 86% during March.
How many hours of daylight are in Raleigh in March?
Raleigh has 11 hours 58 minutes of daylight in March on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Raleigh in March is at 7:02:42 and the sunset is at 19:01:27.
What is the cloud coverage in Raleigh in March?
Clouds cover 54.6% of the sky on average throughout March in Raleigh. The cloud coverage ranges from 2.5% to 92.5% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in March in Raleigh?
The average UV index in Raleigh is 6.7 in March. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 9.
What is the solar radiation in Raleigh in March?
The average solar radiation is 180.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Raleigh during March. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 25 W/m2 to 276.8 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during March in Raleigh?
The average solar energy during March in Raleigh is 15.6 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 2 MJ/m2, to 23.7 MJ/m2 during March.
Are there severe weather risks in Raleigh in March?
Yes, there is a 10.6% risk for severe weather in Raleigh, United States in March.
What is the air pressure in Raleigh in March?
On average the air pressure in Raleigh in March is 1017.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1006.5 mb to 1029.8 mb.
What is the visibility in Raleigh in March?
The average daylight visibility in Raleigh in March is 15.1 km (9.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.4 km (5.8 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout March.
What is the dew point in Raleigh in March?
The average dew point in Raleigh during March is 4°C (39.2°F).
Where is the data for Raleigh climate in March coming from?
The climate data for Raleigh, North Carolina, United States in March is collected from the following weather stations.
- NC State NC US WEATHERSTEM
- NC State Dail Softball Stadium NC US WEATHERSTEM
- SMITHFIELD JOHNSTON CO AIRPORT, NC US
- LOUISBURG FRANKLIN CO AIRPORT, NC US
- RALEIGH AIRPORT, NC US
- FW3724 Raleigh NC US
- KJNX
- KLHZ
- KRDU