March weather forecast
Vicksburg, MS

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Twin bridges across the large Mississippi River at Vicksburg, Mississippi, and green benches in the waterfront walk street
Twin bridges across the large Mississippi River at Vicksburg, Mississippi, and green benches in the waterfront walk street

Weather in March

March reveals a significant change in Vicksburg's meteorological conditions. While the earlier winter-powered winds start to mellow down to 7.8mph (12.6km/h), the sunlight becomes increasingly available with a shift of 12 daylight hours. This thawing period introduces warmer days with temperatures favorite to those craving outdoor activities. Prominent spring weather begins to flourish fully by the end of March. Rainfall maintains its consistency at around 3.58" (91mm), and snowfall becomes a rarity, thus underscoring March's transitionary disposition.

Temperature

March's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) in February to a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C). In Vicksburg, March is marked by an average low-temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Vicksburg, in March, during 14.4 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Vicksburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.7 days and collects up to 38.82" (986mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Vicksburg. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Vicksburg aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Vicksburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.6 days and aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Vicksburg is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:23 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 in Vicksburg is 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Vicksburg?

The high-temperature, in March, in Vicksburg, is 66.9°F (19.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 49.8°F (9.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Vicksburg?

The average relative humidity in March in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Vicksburg in March?

In Vicksburg, during March, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Vicksburg?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Vicksburg. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Vicksburg aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Vicksburg?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Vicksburg?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Vicksburg?

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Vicksburg?

In Vicksburg, Mississippi, the average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Vicksburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Vicksburg, MS

Average temperature in March - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average high temperature in March: 66.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 49.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Vicksburg, MS

Average pressure in March - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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).

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Average wind speed in March
Vicksburg, MS

Average wind speed in March - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Vicksburg, MS

Average humidity in March - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in March
Vicksburg, MS

Average rainfall in March - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.28").

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Average rainfall days in March
Vicksburg, MS

Average rainfall days in March - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Vicksburg, MS

Average snowfall in March - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.24"

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

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Average snowfall days in March
Vicksburg, MS

Average snowfall days in March - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Vicksburg, MS

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Vicksburg, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Vicksburg, MS

Average sunshine days in March - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Vicksburg, MS

Average UV index in March - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Vicksburg, MS

Average cloud cover in March - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in March
Vicksburg, MS

Average visibility in March - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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