March weather forecast
Cotton Valley, LA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 65.8°F (18.8°C) and min 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

In Cotton Valley, the onset of March comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from February's 56.8°F (13.8°C) to a still refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). Throughout March, the temperature falls to an average low of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Cotton Valley is 80%.

Rainfall

In Cotton Valley, during March, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cotton Valley, there are 149.9 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Cotton Valley aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Cotton Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 3 days and aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Cotton Valley is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:33 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 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Cotton Valley is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Cotton Valley?

In Cotton Valley, 65.8°F (18.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 47.8°F (8.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Cotton Valley?

In Cotton Valley, Louisiana, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How much does it rain in Cotton Valley in March?

In March, in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout March, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Cotton Valley?

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

What is the average length of the day in March in Cotton Valley?

In Cotton Valley, the average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Cotton Valley?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:33 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Cotton Valley?

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Cotton Valley?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Cotton Valley?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Cotton Valley is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Cotton Valley, LA

Average temperature in March - Cotton Valley, LA
  • Average high temperature in March: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Cotton Valley, LA

Average pressure in March - Cotton Valley, LA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Cotton Valley, LA

Average wind speed in March - Cotton Valley, LA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Cotton Valley, LA

Average humidity in March - Cotton Valley, LA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

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Average rainfall in March
Cotton Valley, LA

Average rainfall in March - Cotton Valley, LA
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in March
Cotton Valley, LA

Average rainfall days in March - Cotton Valley, LA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (10.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Cotton Valley, LA

Average snowfall in March - Cotton Valley, LA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Cotton Valley, LA

Average snowfall days in March - Cotton Valley, LA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cotton Valley, LA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cotton Valley, LA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Cotton Valley, LA

Average sunshine days in March - Cotton Valley, LA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Cotton Valley, LA

Average UV index in March - Cotton Valley, LA
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Cotton Valley, LA

Average cloud cover in March - Cotton Valley, LA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Cotton Valley, LA

Average visibility in March - Cotton Valley, LA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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