March weather forecastTupelo, AR

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Tupelo, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Tupelo's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in February to a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C). Tupelo experiences an average nighttime temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) in the month of March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Tupelo, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.7 rainfall days, and 13.62" (346mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Tupelo aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3 snowfall days, and 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Tupelo, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:26 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

In Tupelo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. 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. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in March, in Tupelo, is 60.6°F (15.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 44.8°F (7.1°C).

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

In Tupelo, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Tupelo aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:26 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.

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Tupelo, AR

  • Average high temperature in March: 60.6°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 (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Tupelo, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Tupelo, AR

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Tupelo, 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 (67%).

Average rainfall in March
Tupelo, AR

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Tupelo, AR

  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Tupelo, AR

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Tupelo, AR

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.1 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
Tupelo, AR

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Tupelo, AR

  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Tupelo, AR

  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Tupelo, AR

  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

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

Average visibility in March
Tupelo, 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).