March weather forecast
Gentilly, LA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an agreeable month in Gentilly, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and an average high of 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 64.2°F (17.9°C) in February to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). The average low-temperature during March nights is a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Gentilly, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.6 rainfall days, and 44.25" (1124mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gentilly, Louisiana, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of March, 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 in Gentilly is 7.9h.

UV index

In Gentilly, Louisiana, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during March leads to these advisories:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Gentilly in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 70.3°F (21.3°C) and 58.3°F (14.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Gentilly?

In Gentilly, Louisiana, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Gentilly?

In March, in Gentilly, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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

The average day length in March in Gentilly, Louisiana, is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Gentilly?

On the first day of March in Gentilly, 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.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Gentilly, Louisiana, is 7.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Gentilly?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Gentilly is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Gentilly, LA

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).

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Average pressure in March
Gentilly, LA

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).

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Average wind speed in March
Gentilly, LA

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).

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Average humidity in March
Gentilly, LA

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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Gentilly, LA

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").

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Average rainfall days in March
Gentilly, LA

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).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gentilly, LA

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Gentilly, LA

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).

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Average UV index in March
Gentilly, LA

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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Gentilly, LA

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).

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Average visibility in March
Gentilly, LA

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).

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