March weather forecastNew Salem, MS
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in New Salem, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 62.8°F (17.1°C).Temperature
March's arrival brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C) in February to a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C). In March, the average low-temperature is a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C).Humidity
In New Salem, Mississippi, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In New Salem, in March, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in New Salem, there are 158.8 rainfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, New Salem aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In New Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.6 days and aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 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 New Salem, Mississippi, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
New Salem, MS
- Average high temperature in March: 62.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 45.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).
Average pressure in March
New Salem, 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
New Salem, MS
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).
Average humidity in March
New Salem, MS
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
New Salem, MS
- Average rainfall in March: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").
Average rainfall days in March
New Salem, MS
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in March
New Salem, MS
- Average snowfall in March: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
New Salem, MS
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
New Salem, MS
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
New Salem, MS
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).
Average UV index in March
New Salem, 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, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
New Salem, MS
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
New Salem, MS
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
