March weather forecast
Oxford, AR

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Oxford, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) to a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C). Throughout March, the nighttime temperature averages to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout March, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.8 rainfall days, and 34.17" (868mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Oxford aggregates 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.5 snowfall days, and 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:29 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

In Oxford, 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: The maximum UV index of 4 during March translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Oxford in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Oxford, is 58.1°F (14.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Oxford.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Oxford, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Oxford, in March, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Oxford?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Oxford aggregates 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:29 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Oxford, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Oxford, AR

Average temperature in March - Oxford, AR
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Oxford, AR

Average pressure in March - Oxford, AR
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Oxford, AR

Average wind speed in March - Oxford, AR
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Oxford, AR

Average humidity in March - Oxford, AR
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Oxford, AR

Average rainfall in March - Oxford, AR
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in March
Oxford, AR

Average rainfall days in March - Oxford, AR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oxford, AR

Average snowfall in March - Oxford, AR
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Oxford, AR

Average snowfall days in March - Oxford, AR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Oxford, AR

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Oxford, AR

Average sunshine days in March - Oxford, AR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Oxford, AR

Average UV index in March - Oxford, AR
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Oxford, AR

Average cloud cover in March - Oxford, AR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Oxford, AR

Average visibility in March - Oxford, AR
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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