March weather forecastColumbus, MS
March
Weather in March
March marks the unraveling of spring in Columbus, with temperatures varying from around 47.1°F (8.4°C) to 64.4°F (18°C). The arrival of longer daylight hours reveals more sunshine that is significantly greater than the previous two months. March further solidifies the spring mood as chillier temperatures gradually subside. The frequency and volume of rainfall experience a slight decrease. Overall, Columbus' weather in March is a step closer to the full bloom and warmth generally associated with spring.Temperature
March's arrival in Columbus, Mississippi, signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) in February to a still refreshing 64.4°F (18°C). Columbus's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C).Humidity
In Columbus, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Columbus, Mississippi, in March, during 10.4 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.4 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:13 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 Columbus, Mississippi, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Columbus is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Columbus, MS
- Average high temperature in March: 64.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 47.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbus, MS
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbus, MS
- Average wind speed in March: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbus, MS
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbus, MS
- Average rainfall in March: 0.94"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February, April and December (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbus, MS
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbus, MS
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbus, MS
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 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
Columbus, MS
- 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbus, MS
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbus, MS
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Columbus, MS
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Columbus, MS
- 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).
