March weather forecastIkes, LA

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a pleasant month in Ikes, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 70.3°F (21.3°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

March introduces a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). Ikes records an average temperature drop to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Ikes is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, in Ikes, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout March, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ikes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.2 days and collects up to 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Ikes, snow does not fall in March through November.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:31 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 6.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during March translates into the following guidance:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 70.3°F (21.3°C) and a low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In Ikes, during March, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

March through November are months without snowfall.

In March, it doesn't snow. February is the latest month when it typically snows.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:31 pm CDT.

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Ikes, LA

  • Average high temperature in March: 70.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (93.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 52.3°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Ikes, 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).

Average wind speed in March
Ikes, LA

  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Ikes, LA

  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Ikes, LA

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

Average rainfall days in March
Ikes, LA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ikes, LA

  • Average snowfall in March: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ikes, LA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ikes, 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: 6h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ikes, LA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Ikes, 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
Ikes, LA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Ikes, LA

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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