March weather forecastGentilly, LA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Gentilly, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.3°F (14.6°C) and 70.3°F (21.3°C).Temperature
As February transitions into March, Gentilly notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C) to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). Throughout March nights, Gentilly experiences a consistent temperature average of 58.3°F (14.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Gentilly, in March, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.6 rainfall days, and 44.25" (1124mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:18 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 7.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Gentilly, LA
- Average high temperature in March: 70.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 58.3°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (79.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48°F).
Average pressure in March
Gentilly, 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 (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Gentilly, LA
- Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Gentilly, LA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Gentilly, LA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").
Average rainfall days in March
Gentilly, LA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gentilly, LA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Gentilly, LA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Gentilly, LA
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Gentilly, LA
- Average cloud cover in March: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Gentilly, 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).
