March weather forecast
Delta, LA

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Weather in March

As Delta, Louisiana, ushers in the spring, there is a noticeable shift in weather patterns. March brings longer daylight hours of around 12 hours, offering ample sunshine that starts to warm up the city. The mercury rises rapidly from the lows of winter, bringing in a comfortable zone of temperatures. Rain is a regular occurrence, keeping the city lush and aiding in blooming flora. The distinct absence of snowfall in March underlines the move away from winter, marking spring's full arrival in April.

Temperature

As Delta enters March, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the 58.8°F (14.9°C) of February to a still refreshing 66.9°F (19.4°C). Delta reports an average low-temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Delta is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, in Delta, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout March, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Delta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.7 days and collects up to 38.82" (986mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Delta aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.6 snowfall days, and 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March in Delta, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 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 Delta, the average sunshine in March is 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Delta is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in March translates into this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Delta in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Delta are 66.9°F (19.4°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Delta?

The average relative humidity in March in Delta, Louisiana, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March in Delta?

In Delta, in March, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Delta?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Delta aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Delta?

In March, the average day length in Delta is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Delta?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Delta, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Delta, 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 Delta?

In Delta, the average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

How high is the UV index in March in Delta?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Delta, Louisiana, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Delta, LA

Average temperature in March - Delta, LA
  • Average high temperature in March: 66.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 49.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Delta, LA

Average pressure in March - Delta, LA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Delta, LA

Average wind speed in March - Delta, LA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Delta, LA

Average humidity in March - Delta, LA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in March
Delta, LA

Average rainfall in March - Delta, LA
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.28").

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Average rainfall days in March
Delta, LA

Average rainfall days in March - Delta, LA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Delta, LA

Average snowfall in March - Delta, LA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Delta, LA

Average snowfall days in March - Delta, LA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 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
Delta, LA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Delta, LA

Average sunshine days in March - Delta, LA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Delta, LA

Average UV index in March - Delta, 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 and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Delta, LA

Average cloud cover in March - Delta, LA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in March
Delta, LA

Average visibility in March - Delta, LA
  • 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).

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