March weather forecastOdessa, TX
March
Weather in March
Moving into March, the anticipated arrival of spring hints at warmer temperatures. As the snowfall disappears, rainfall increases, marking a shift from the winter season. This month records the first substantial hike in temperatures, with the days extending, promising more daylight. Continuing from February, the daily sunshine duration maintains consistency at a generous 8.9 hours. Significant weather patterns in March include a constant 6 miles of visibility and an increase in wind speeds reaching 12.6mph (20.3km/h).Temperature
March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C). In March, Odessa endures a notable temperature shift from day to night, with lows averaging at a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 40%.Rainfall
In Odessa, in March, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Odessa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 79.5 days and collects up to 11.81" (300mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Odessa. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Odessa aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.7 snowfall days, and 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 8:08 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 Odessa, the average sunshine in March is 8.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Odessa, TX
- Average high temperature in March: 72°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 49.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Odessa, TX
- Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Odessa, TX
- Average wind speed in March: 12.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Odessa, TX
- Average humidity in March: 40%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (37%).
Average rainfall in March
Odessa, TX
- Average rainfall in March: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.28").
Average rainfall days in March
Odessa, TX
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Odessa, TX
- Average snowfall in March: 0.2"
The months with the highest snowfall are November and December (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Odessa, TX
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.3 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
Odessa, TX
- 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: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Odessa, TX
- Average sunshine days in March: 24.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Odessa, TX
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Odessa, TX
- Average cloud cover in March: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in March
Odessa, TX
- 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).
