Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C) in February to an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C). Petal reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C) in March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Petal, Mississippi, in March, during 13.7 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.42" (925mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Petal aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Petal, Mississippi, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.5 days and aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Petal, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.UV index
In Petal, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Petal?
What is the average humidity in March in Petal?
How much does it rain in Petal in March?
What is the last month it snows in Petal?
What is the average length of the day in March in Petal?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Petal?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Petal?
How many hours of sunshine does Petal have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Petal?
Average temperature in March
Petal, MS
- Average high temperature in March: 69.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 50.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Petal, 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
Petal, MS
- Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Petal, MS
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Petal, MS
- Average rainfall in March: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").
Average rainfall days in March
Petal, MS
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Petal, MS
- Average snowfall in March: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Petal, MS
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 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
Petal, 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: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Petal, MS
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Petal, MS
- Average UV index in March: 5
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
Petal, MS
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Petal, MS
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
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