March weather forecastSykes, MS

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sykes, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 67.8°F (19.9°C) and min 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) in February to an enjoyable 67.8°F (19.9°C). During March, Sykes's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Humidity

In Sykes, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sykes, in March, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sykes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.6 days and collects up to 36.06" (916mm) of precipitation.

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, Sykes aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Sykes, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.7 days and aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sykes, Mississippi, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Sykes, sunrise is at 6:42 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 Sykes, the average sunshine in March is 6.7h.

UV index

In Sykes, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Sykes, is 67.8°F (19.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 48.7°F (9.3°C).

In Sykes, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In Sykes, in March, during 13.7 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:13 pm CDT.

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Sykes is 6.7h.

In Sykes, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Sykes, MS

  • Average high temperature in March: 67.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 48.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Sykes, 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
Sykes, MS

  • Average wind speed in March: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Sykes, 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
Sykes, MS

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").

Average rainfall days in March
Sykes, MS

  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sykes, MS

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sykes, MS

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.8 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
Sykes, 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 42min

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
Sykes, MS

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Sykes, MS

  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Sykes, MS

  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Sykes, MS

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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