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Average weather for Chapel Hill in March

It's cool to moderate in March in Chapel Hill with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 10°C.

Daily Temperature in March in Chapel Hill

Start of March

The month of March starts in Chapel Hill with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 4°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 17°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Chapel Hill is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

In March, there is an average of 156 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Chapel Hill in March

New York
Temperature Average temperature
17°C 11°C
Sun Max. temperature
22°C 14°C
Sun Min. temperature
12°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
156 mm 63 mm
Rain Rainy days
10 days 10 days
Snow Total snowfall
0,2 cm 7 cm
Snow Snowy days
1 day 4 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Is March a good time to visit Chapel Hill?

Looking for sun and warm weather? March isn’t a good month to be in Chapel Hill. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2020, Chapel Hill reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 21°C.

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Daily Temperature in March in Chapel Hill

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in March for Chapel Hill, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in March in Chapel Hill

Daily Precipitation in March in Chapel Hill

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Chapel Hill, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect about 10 days of precipitation in Chapel Hill.

Daily Precipitation in March in Chapel Hill

Daily Snowfall in March in Chapel Hill

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Chapel Hill, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.

Daily Snowfall in March in Chapel Hill

Daily UV index in March in Chapel Hill

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Chapel Hill, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in March in Chapel Hill

Temperature in March in Chapel Hill over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in March in Chapel Hill, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in March in Chapel Hill Over the Years

Total precipitation in March in Chapel Hill over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Chapel Hill, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in March in Chapel Hill over the years

Snowfall in March in Chapel Hill per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Chapel Hill, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in March in Chapel Hill over the past years

Daily weather in March for Chapel Hill

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Chapel Hill. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average weather in Chapel Hill by month

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