March weather forecastBaton Rouge, LA
March
Weather in March
As Baton Rouge steps into March, a subtle rise in temperature takes place suggesting the advent of spring. The city basks under the sun for a significantly longer duration, enjoying about 7.4 hours of daily sunshine. This transition sees the disappearance of snow and a slight increase in wind speed. March also brings higher amounts of rainfall, however, the visibility across the city remains unaltered. Baton Rouge witnesses lesser cloud cover compared to February, aiding in a clearer skyline.Temperature
A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks March, adjusting from February's enjoyable 63.5°F (17.5°C) to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Baton Rouge cools down to an average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In Baton Rouge, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during March, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Baton Rouge, snow does not fall in February through November.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Baton Rouge, the average sunshine in March is 7.4h.UV index
In Baton Rouge, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Average temperature in March
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average high temperature in March: 71.2°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 52.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").
Average rainfall days in March
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).
