March weather forecastLeighton, AL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Leighton, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.2°F (16.2°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).Temperature
March's arrival signals a subtle increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C). Throughout March, a steady low-temperature average of 44.1°F (6.7°C) is noted.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout March, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leighton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.1 days and collects up to 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Leighton aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Leighton, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.4 days and aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.Daylight
In Leighton, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:10 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Leighton is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Leighton, AL
- Average high temperature in March: 61.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 44.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Leighton, AL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Leighton, AL
- Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Leighton, AL
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Leighton, AL
- Average rainfall in March: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in March
Leighton, AL
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Leighton, AL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Leighton, AL
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Leighton, AL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Leighton, AL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Leighton, AL
- Average UV index in March: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Leighton, AL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Leighton, AL
- 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).
