March weather forecast
Fort Mill, SC

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Weather in March

March in Fort Mill, South Carolina, heralds the true arrival of spring, bringing an upwards shift in weather dynamics. Temperature highs increase significantly to 61.3°F (16.3°C), making it noticeably warmer. The arrival of spring is underscored by an uptick in sunlight hours to 7 per day and UV indexes increasing to 4. There are more open skies as March sees fewer snowfall days. As snow gives way to showers, residents can expect an uptick in rainfall to 2.36" (60mm) across approximately 13 days.

Temperature

In Fort Mill, the onset of March comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from February's cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C). Fort Mill observes an average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Fort Mill is 72%.

Rainfall

In Fort Mill, in March, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Mill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.1 days and collects up to 28.94" (735mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Fort Mill aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Fort Mill, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.1 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:44 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 is 7h.

UV index

In Fort Mill, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during March translates into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Fort Mill, is 61.3°F (16.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Fort Mill, during March, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Fort Mill aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

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

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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Fort Mill, the average daily maximum UV index in March 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
Fort Mill, SC

Average temperature in March - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Fort Mill, SC

Average pressure in March - Fort Mill, SC
  • 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).

Average wind speed in March
Fort Mill, SC

Average wind speed in March - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Fort Mill, SC

Average humidity in March - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Fort Mill, SC

Average rainfall in March - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (1.81").

Average rainfall days in March
Fort Mill, SC

Average rainfall days in March - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fort Mill, SC

Average snowfall in March - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fort Mill, SC

Average snowfall days in March - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Mill, SC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fort Mill, SC
  • 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fort Mill, SC

Average sunshine days in March - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Fort Mill, SC

Average UV index in March - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Fort Mill, SC

Average cloud cover in March - Fort Mill, SC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Fort Mill, SC

Average visibility in March - Fort Mill, SC
  • 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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