March weather forecast
Blanchard, LA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Blanchard, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 67.3°F (19.6°C) and min 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) in February to a still refreshing 67.3°F (19.6°C). Blanchard in March experiences a low-temperature average of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Humidity

In Blanchard, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Blanchard, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 3.9" (99mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Blanchard, there are 151.4 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Blanchard aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.6 snowfall days, and 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Blanchard, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:35 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 Blanchard, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In Blanchard, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during March translates into the following guidance:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

Blanchard in March has an average high-temperature of 67.3°F (19.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Blanchard, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Blanchard, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 3.9" (99mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Blanchard aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:35 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 many hours of sunshine does Blanchard have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Blanchard, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Blanchard, LA

Average temperature in March - Blanchard, LA
  • Average high temperature in March: 67.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 49.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Blanchard, LA

Average pressure in March - Blanchard, LA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Blanchard, LA

Average wind speed in March - Blanchard, LA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Blanchard, LA

Average humidity in March - Blanchard, LA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in March
Blanchard, LA

Average rainfall in March - Blanchard, LA
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Blanchard, LA

Average rainfall days in March - Blanchard, LA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and August (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Blanchard, LA

Average snowfall in March - Blanchard, LA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Blanchard, LA

Average snowfall days in March - Blanchard, LA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Blanchard, LA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Blanchard, LA
  • 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Blanchard, LA

Average sunshine days in March - Blanchard, LA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Blanchard, LA

Average UV index in March - Blanchard, LA
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Blanchard, LA

Average cloud cover in March - Blanchard, LA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Blanchard, LA

Average visibility in March - Blanchard, LA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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