March Rainfall and Precipitation in North Carolina

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in North Carolina, the United States of America in March.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in March: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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North Carolina precipitation in March: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does North Carolina, the United States of America receive in March?

Charlotte stays mostly dry in March, with average rainfall close to 97 mm (3.8 in).

How many days does it rain in North Carolina, the United States of America in March?

Rainfall in Charlotte typically falls on roughly 10 days days in March.

Is March part of the rainy season in North Carolina, the United States of America?

March is generally a drier month for North Carolina, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in March in North Carolina, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Highlands tops the wettest-cities list in North Carolina, the United States of America for March, with monthly rainfall averaging 159 mm (6.3 in).

What is the driest city in March in North Carolina, the United States of America?

In our records, Pine Knoll Shores stands out as the driest city in North Carolina, the United States of America for March, averaging just 67 mm (2.6 in).

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