March weather forecastPicayune, MS
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a pleasant month in Picayune, Mississippi, with an average temperature varying between 53.6°F (12°C) and 71.8°F (22.1°C).Temperature
In Picayune, the average high-temperature in March slightly rises, from an enjoyable 64.4°F (18°C) in February, to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). In the month of March, Picayune witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Picayune, Mississippi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.7 days and collects up to 38.62" (981mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Picayune, snow does not fall in February through August, October through December.Daylight
In Picayune, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:17 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 7.4h.UV index
In Picayune, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Average temperature in March
Picayune, MS
- Average high temperature in March: 71.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 53.6°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (75°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43°F).
Average pressure in March
Picayune, 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
Picayune, MS
- Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Picayune, MS
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Picayune, MS
- Average rainfall in March: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.47").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").
Average rainfall days in March
Picayune, MS
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Picayune, MS
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Picayune, MS
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Picayune, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Picayune, MS
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Picayune, MS
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Picayune, MS
- Average cloud cover in March: 43
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 27).
Average visibility in March
Picayune, MS
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and December (5mi).
