March weather forecastCentral, LA
March
Weather in March
Welcome to March, where the weather in Central, Louisiana starts to make a notable switch from winter to spring. With milder temperatures, the city's residents find their way back to outdoor living making the most of the longer days. The modest rise in temperatures to a high of 71.2°F (21.8°C) and a low of 52.5°F (11.4°C) initiates the season of blooms with a promise of rejuvenation. A shift towards April emphasizes the weather transformation, with milder mornings and warmer evenings, promising more vitality and dynamism to the environment.Temperature
With the onset of March, the average high-temperature subtly transitions from a refreshing 63.9°F (17.7°C) in February to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Throughout March, the temperature falls to an average low of 52.5°F (11.4°C).Humidity
In Central, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
March and September are months with the least rain in Central when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain.Snowfall
February through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Central, the average length of the day in March 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 7:22 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 7.3h.UV index
In Central, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in March interprets into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Central, LA
- Average high temperature in March: 71.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 52.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Central, LA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Central, LA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Central, LA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Central, LA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (0.28").
Average rainfall days in March
Central, LA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.6 days).
Average snowfall days in March
Central, LA
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Central, 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 18min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Central, LA
- Average sunshine days in March: 21.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Central, 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
Central, LA
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Central, 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).





