March weather forecastLight, AR

March

Weather in March

March marks the beginning of a warmer climate in Light, Arkansas, as the town transitions into spring. The temperatures continue to rise, painting the town with the colors of blooming flowers and greening trees. Humidity levels remain steady, lending a moist feel to the emerging warmth. Rainfall, too, sees a moderate increase, nurturing the growth of new foliage. March experiences the highest rainfall of the year, with precipitation reaching up to 3.78" (96mm).

Temperature

March's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in February to a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages of 43°F (6.1°C).

Humidity

March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Light, in March, during 15.5 rainfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Light, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.8 days and collects up to 37.91" (963mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Light aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Light, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.7 days and aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Light, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Light, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:24 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

In Light, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Light, is 58.6°F (14.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 43°F (6.1°C).

With an average relative humidity of 78%, March is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In Light, Arkansas, in March, during 15.5 rainfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Light aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

In Light, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Light, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In Light, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Light, AR

  • Average high temperature in March: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Light, AR

  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Light, AR

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Light, AR

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Light, AR

  • Average rainfall in March: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Light, AR

  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Light, AR

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Light, AR

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Light, AR

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Light, AR

  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Light, AR

  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Light, AR

  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Light, AR

  • 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).