March weather forecastDuke, MS

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Duke, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68°F (20°C) and 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

March comes with a subtle rise, with the average high-temperature adjusting from a moderate 59.7°F (15.4°C) in February to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages to a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Duke, Mississippi, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Duke, during March, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Duke, there are 141.8 rainfall days, and 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Duke. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Duke aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.9 snowfall days, and 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Duke is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:22 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 in Duke is 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In March, in Duke, the average high-temperature is 68°F (20°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.2°F (10.1°C).

In March, the average relative humidity in Duke is 80%.

In Duke, during March, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

March is the last month it regularly snows in Duke. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Duke aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March in Duke, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:22 pm CDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Duke, Mississippi, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

The average sunshine duration in March in Duke is 6.8h.

In Duke, the average daily maximum UV index in March 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
Duke, MS

  • Average high temperature in March: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 50.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Duke, MS

  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Duke, MS

  • Average wind speed in March: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Duke, MS

  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Duke, MS

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.22").

Average rainfall days in March
Duke, MS

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Duke, MS

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Duke, MS

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 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
Duke, MS

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 48min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Duke, MS

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Duke, MS

  • 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Duke, MS

  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Duke, MS

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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