March weather forecastNatchitoches, LA
March
Weather in March
March in Natchitoches, Louisiana, typically represents a significant turn in weather, as winter gives way to spring. A noticeable increase in high temperatures to 68.7°F (20.4°C) solidifies the change of seasons. Additionally, this shift enables a more generous stretch of daylight, reaching an average of 12 hours per day. Surprisingly, even with a rise in temperatures and daylight, rainfall also escalates, resulting in more rainy days. As April approaches, the escalation of spring's attributes unwraps further, promising even warmer temperatures and prolonged daylight.Temperature
As Natchitoches transitions into March, a marginal rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C) in February to a pleasant 68.7°F (20.4°C). Throughout March, the temperature falls to an average low of 50.5°F (10.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Natchitoches, during March, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. In Natchitoches, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.7 days and collects up to 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Natchitoches aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.7 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.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 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 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 6.7h.UV index
In Natchitoches, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Natchitoches, LA
- Average high temperature in March: 68.7°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 (55.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 50.5°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Natchitoches, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Natchitoches, LA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Natchitoches, LA
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Natchitoches, LA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").
Average rainfall days in March
Natchitoches, LA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Natchitoches, LA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Natchitoches, LA
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Natchitoches, 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: 6h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Natchitoches, LA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Natchitoches, LA
- Average UV index in March: 5
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).
Average cloud cover in March
Natchitoches, 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
Natchitoches, LA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, September and December (5mi).
