March weather forecastOil City, LA

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Oil City, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Temperature

Oil City's transition into March sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a refreshing 57.4°F (14.1°C) in February to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Oil City records an average low of 48.4°F (9.1°C) throughout the nights in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Oil City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.6 days and collects up to 35.63" (905mm) 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, Oil City aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.1 snowfall days, and 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:35 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in March, in Oil City, is 66.7°F (19.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 48.4°F (9.1°C).

In Oil City, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In March, in Oil City, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Oil City aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

The average day length in March in Oil City is 12h and 0min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:35 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 Oil City, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Oil City is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Oil City, LA

  • Average high temperature in March: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 48.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Oil City, 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
Oil City, LA

  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Oil City, LA

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in March
Oil City, LA

  • Average rainfall in March: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.84").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in March
Oil City, LA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oil City, LA

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Oil City, LA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Oil City, LA

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Oil City, LA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Oil City, 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, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Oil City, LA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Oil City, LA

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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