Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
In March, the average high-temperature increases from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in February to an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C). In Fort Smith, Arkansas, the average low-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Fort Smith, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.9 rainfall days, and 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall in Fort Smith. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, Fort Smith aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Fort Smith, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.9 days and aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:38 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 6.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Fort Smith is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 4 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in March
Fort Smith, AR
- Average high temperature in March: 61.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 43°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 (31.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Fort Smith, AR
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Fort Smith, AR
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Fort Smith, AR
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Fort Smith, AR
- Average rainfall in March: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").
Average rainfall days in March
Fort Smith, AR
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fort Smith, AR
- Average snowfall in March: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fort Smith, AR
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Smith, AR
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 59min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 31min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 49min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fort Smith, AR
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Fort Smith, AR
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Fort Smith, AR
- Average cloud cover in March: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in March
Fort Smith, AR
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
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