March weather forecast
Desoto Lakes, FL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderately hot month in Desoto Lakes, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average low of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and an average high of 74.1°F (23.4°C).

Temperature

Desoto Lakes marks the start of March with an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from February's 71.2°F (21.8°C). An average minimum temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) is recorded during the month of March.

Humidity

March through May, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Desoto Lakes, in March, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Desoto Lakes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.1 days and collects up to 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Desoto Lakes, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Desoto Lakes, Florida, is 8.7h.

UV index

In Desoto Lakes, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Desoto Lakes, 74.1°F (23.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 61.5°F (16.4°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are March through May, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Desoto Lakes, Florida, during March, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Desoto Lakes have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

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 EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Desoto Lakes have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average temperature in March - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average high temperature in March: 74.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 61.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (56.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average pressure in March - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average wind speed in March - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average humidity in March - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average rainfall in March - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.42").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average rainfall days in March - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and November (8.3 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Desoto Lakes, FL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average sunshine days in March - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average UV index in March - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average cloud cover in March - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in March
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average visibility in March - Desoto Lakes, 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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