March weather forecast
Port Fourchon, LA

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Weather in March

March exhibits the official kick-off of spring in Port Fourchon, bringing a notable boost to the overall temperature. With more daylight and sunshine hours at hand, outdoor activities become more frequent and enjoyable. Although it is not quite summer yet, the weather is warm enough to enjoy the outdoors without the scorching summer heat. March also ushers in the migration season for many bird species. Despite the enjoyable temperatures, rainfall measures show March receiving an average rainfall of 0.98" (25mm), indicating slightly wetter conditions than February.

Temperature

Port Fourchon, Louisiana, experiences an average high-temperature of a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) with the onset of March, subtly varied from February's 64.6°F (18.1°C). Port Fourchon's nocturnal March readings average at an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C), showing little variation from the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Port Fourchon is 77%.

Rainfall

In Port Fourchon, during March, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.9 rainfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Port Fourchon is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March in Port Fourchon, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 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 is 8.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Port Fourchon in March?

In March, in Port Fourchon, the average high-temperature is 68.9°F (20.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 61.3°F (16.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Port Fourchon?

In March, the average relative humidity in Port Fourchon, Louisiana, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Port Fourchon in March?

In Port Fourchon, in March, during 10.4 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Port Fourchon?

In Port Fourchon, snow does not fall in February through December.

What is the average length of the day in March in Port Fourchon?

In Port Fourchon, Louisiana, the average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Port Fourchon?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Port Fourchon, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:18 pm CDT.

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

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.

How many hours of sunshine does Port Fourchon have in March?

In Port Fourchon, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Port Fourchon?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Port Fourchon, LA

Average temperature in March - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average high temperature in March: 68.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 61.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (81.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (53.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Port Fourchon, LA

Average pressure in March - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Port Fourchon, LA

Average wind speed in March - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Port Fourchon, LA

Average humidity in March - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Port Fourchon, LA

Average rainfall in March - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and April (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in March
Port Fourchon, LA

Average rainfall days in March - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall days in March
Port Fourchon, LA

Average snowfall days in March - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Port Fourchon, LA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Port Fourchon, 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: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Port Fourchon, LA

Average sunshine days in March - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Port Fourchon, LA

Average UV index in March - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in March
Port Fourchon, LA

Average cloud cover in March - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in March
Port Fourchon, LA

Average visibility in March - Port Fourchon, 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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