March weather in Chapel Hill, NC
The average temperature in Chapel Hill in March is 51.4°F (40.1°F–62.7°F). Average precipitation: 3.94 inches.
March is a spring month in Chapel Hill, and is cooler than the annual average of 60.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 46m. For travel, March is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
62.7°F
Avg Low
40.1°F
Precipitation
3.94 in
Daylight
11h 46m
March records in Chapel Hill
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 79.0°F (2012) | 19.9°F (2002) | 1.26 in (2009) |
| March 2 | 79.0°F (2006) | 21.2°F (2009) | 1.16 in (2007) |
| March 3 | 73.9°F (2004) | 16.2°F (2009) | 1.18 in (2012) |
| March 4 | 81.0°F (2004) | 16.2°F (2014) | 1.57 in (2008) |
| March 5 | 75.9°F (2004) | 16.0°F (2002) | 0.88 in (2015) |
| March 6 | 73.9°F (2009) | 24.3°F (2015) | 0.59 in (2011) |
| March 7 | 82.0°F (2009) | 21.2°F (2015) | 1.59 in (2014) |
| March 8 | 84.0°F (2009) | 26.1°F (2003) | 1.08 in (2005) |
| March 9 | 82.9°F (2009) | 24.1°F (2005) | 0.33 in (2011) |
| March 10 | 80.1°F (2000) | 25.0°F (2005) | 0.31 in (2011) |
| March 11 | 82.9°F (2009) | 27.0°F (2004) | 0.19 in (2010) |
| March 12 | 81.0°F (2006) | 28.0°F (2005) | 0.70 in (2013) |
| March 13 | 81.0°F (2006) | 27.1°F (2017) | 1.32 in (2016) |
| March 14 | 82.0°F (2012) | 25.2°F (2014) | 1.14 in (2016) |
| March 15 | 82.9°F (2012) | 22.1°F (2017) | 0.84 in (2008) |
| March 16 | 86.0°F (2016) | 22.1°F (2017) | 1.64 in (2007) |
| March 17 | 82.0°F (2015) | 23.2°F (2017) | 0.66 in (2012) |
| March 18 | 82.9°F (2011) | 29.1°F (2007) | 0.35 in (2012) |
| March 19 | 79.0°F (2012) | 26.2°F (2007) | 0.46 in (2009) |
| March 20 | 81.0°F (2012) | 26.2°F (2007) | 2.23 in (2003) |
| March 21 | 82.0°F (2017) | 30.2°F (2013) | 0.33 in (2006) |
| March 22 | 82.0°F (2011) | 24.3°F (2013) | 0.14 in (2005) |
| March 23 | 82.9°F (2012) | 21.0°F (2002) | 0.54 in (2011) |
| March 24 | 84.0°F (2007) | 30.0°F (2004) | 1.13 in (2012) |
| March 25 | 78.1°F (2000) | 32.0°F (2006) | 0.27 in (2018) |
| March 26 | 80.1°F (2002) | 28.2°F (2014) | 0.36 in (2009) |
| March 27 | 84.9°F (2007) | 24.1°F (2001) | 1.69 in (2016) |
| March 28 | 84.9°F (2007) | 24.1°F (2001) | 1.45 in (2005) |
| March 29 | 81.0°F (2012) | 23.2°F (2015) | 2.49 in (2001) |
| March 30 | 75.9°F (2012) | 33.1°F (2007) | 1.18 in (2003) |
| March 31 | 78.1°F (2017) | 30.9°F (2003) | 0.91 in (2008) |