March weather forecastSanford, MS
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Sanford, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 69.4°F (20.8°C) and min 49.8°F (9.9°C).Temperature
As February transitions into March, Sanford notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Sanford, in March, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.2 rainfall days, and 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Sanford aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2 snowfall days, and 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Sanford, 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 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during March morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in March
Sanford, MS
- Average high temperature in March: 69.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 49.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Sanford, 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
Sanford, MS
- Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Sanford, MS
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Sanford, MS
- Average rainfall in March: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").
Average rainfall days in March
Sanford, MS
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sanford, MS
- Average snowfall in March: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sanford, MS
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Sanford, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sanford, MS
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Sanford, 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
Sanford, MS
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Sanford, MS
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).
