March weather forecastPonchatoula, LA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Ponchatoula, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and an average high of 71.2°F (21.8°C).Temperature
March showcases a minor temperature ascent, adjusting from February's comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Ponchatoula's temperature drops to an average low of 53.2°F (11.8°C) during the nights of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Ponchatoula, Louisiana, during March, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Ponchatoula, snow does not fall in February through November.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:20 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 7.3h.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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average high temperature in March: 71.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 53.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").
Average rainfall days in March
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ponchatoula, 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: 7h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Ponchatoula, 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
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average cloud cover in March: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Ponchatoula, LA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, April, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, May, July and September (5mi).
