March weather forecast
Cottondale, FL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cottondale, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70.7°F (21.5°C) and 51.8°F (11°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Cottondale's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from February's enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C) to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C). In March, Cottondale reports a consistent average low-temperature of 51.8°F (11°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 180.8 rainfall days, and 37.95" (964mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Cottondale, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:00 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 is 6.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during March translates into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Cottondale, is 70.7°F (21.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 51.8°F (11°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Cottondale?

In Cottondale, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Cottondale, Florida, during March, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Cottondale, snow does not fall in February through December.

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

The average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:00 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 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Cottondale, FL
  • Average high temperature in March: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 51.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43°F).

Average pressure in March
Cottondale, FL

Average pressure in March - Cottondale, FL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cottondale, FL

Average wind speed in March - Cottondale, FL
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Cottondale, FL

Average humidity in March - Cottondale, FL
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Cottondale, FL

Average rainfall in March - Cottondale, FL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.75").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in March
Cottondale, FL

Average rainfall days in March - Cottondale, FL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cottondale, FL

Average snowfall in March - Cottondale, FL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cottondale, FL

Average snowfall days in March - Cottondale, FL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cottondale, FL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cottondale, FL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cottondale, FL

Average sunshine days in March - Cottondale, FL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Cottondale, FL

Average UV index in March - Cottondale, FL
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Cottondale, FL

Average cloud cover in March - Cottondale, FL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Cottondale, FL

Average visibility in March - Cottondale, FL
  • 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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