March weather forecast
El Dorado, AR

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Weather in March

Entering March, El Dorado gears up for the onset of spring. The temperature shows a rising trend from the winter lows. Relative humidity levels stay fairly constant, even with increased temperature and daylight hours. There is a notable increase in daylight, reaching up to 12 hours, as the city approaches the vernal equinox. With minimal snowfall and increasing sunshine, March signifies the departure of winter and the dawn of the spring season.

Temperature

In El Dorado, stepping into March brings a temperature increase, moving up from February's moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C) to an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C). El Dorado experiences a mean temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C) during March nights.

Humidity

In El Dorado, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In El Dorado, during March, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. In El Dorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.9 days and collects up to 32.2" (818mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in El Dorado. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, El Dorado aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In El Dorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of March, in El Dorado, Arkansas, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:30 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 El Dorado, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in El Dorado?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in El Dorado are 65.5°F (18.6°C) and 47.5°F (8.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in El Dorado?

In March, the average relative humidity in El Dorado, Arkansas, is 80%.

How much does it rain in El Dorado in March?

In March, in El Dorado, Arkansas, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout March, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in El Dorado?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, El Dorado aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in El Dorado?

The average day length in March in El Dorado is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in El Dorado?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in El Dorado, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does El Dorado have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in El Dorado is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in El Dorado?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in El Dorado, Arkansas, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
El Dorado, AR

Average temperature in March - El Dorado, AR
  • Average high temperature in March: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 47.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.9°F).

Average pressure in March
El Dorado, AR

Average pressure in March - El Dorado, AR
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
El Dorado, AR

Average wind speed in March - El Dorado, AR
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
El Dorado, AR

Average humidity in March - El Dorado, AR
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August, September and October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
El Dorado, AR

Average rainfall in March - El Dorado, AR
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
El Dorado, AR

Average rainfall days in March - El Dorado, AR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
El Dorado, AR

Average snowfall in March - El Dorado, AR
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
El Dorado, AR

Average snowfall days in March - El Dorado, AR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
El Dorado, AR

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - El Dorado, AR
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
El Dorado, AR

Average sunshine days in March - El Dorado, AR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.6 days).

Average UV index in March
El Dorado, AR

Average UV index in March - El Dorado, AR
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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
El Dorado, AR

Average cloud cover in March - El Dorado, AR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
El Dorado, AR

Average visibility in March - El Dorado, AR
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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