March weather forecastCarto, MS

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an agreeable month in Carto, Mississippi, with an average temperature varying between 70°F (21.1°C) and 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Temperature

As Carto welcomes March, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) in February to an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C). March brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Carto, Mississippi, in March, during 13.7 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174 rainfall days, and 34.29" (871mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Carto aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Carto, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.3 days and aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Carto, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:19 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 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 70°F (21.1°C) and 50.7°F (10.4°C) respectively.

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

In Carto, during March, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Carto aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

In March, the average day length is 12h and 1min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Carto, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.

In Carto, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Carto, MS

  • Average high temperature in March: 70°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 50.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Carto, MS

  • 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
Carto, MS

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Carto, MS

  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Carto, MS

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in March
Carto, MS

  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Carto, MS

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Carto, MS

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 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
Carto, MS

  • 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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Carto, MS

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Carto, MS

  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Carto, MS

  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Carto, MS

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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