March weather forecast
Chalmette, LA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Chalmette, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70.2°F (21.2°C) and 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C) to a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C). In the month of March, Chalmette records a consistent average low-temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Chalmette, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.1 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Chalmette, snow does not fall in February through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Chalmette, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:18 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 7.9h.

UV index

In Chalmette, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In March, in Chalmette, the average high-temperature is 70.2°F (21.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 58.5°F (14.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Chalmette, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Chalmette, in March, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Chalmette, snow does not fall in February through November.

How many hours of daylight does Chalmette have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Chalmette?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:18 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Chalmette, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Chalmette, LA

Average temperature in March - Chalmette, LA
  • Average high temperature in March: 70.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 58.5°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 (48.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Chalmette, LA

Average pressure in March - Chalmette, LA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Chalmette, LA

Average wind speed in March - Chalmette, LA
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Chalmette, LA

Average humidity in March - Chalmette, LA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Chalmette, LA

Average rainfall in March - Chalmette, LA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
Chalmette, LA

Average rainfall days in March - Chalmette, LA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall days in March
Chalmette, LA

Average snowfall days in March - Chalmette, LA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chalmette, LA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chalmette, LA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chalmette, LA

Average sunshine days in March - Chalmette, LA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7 days).

Average UV index in March
Chalmette, LA

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

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 December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Chalmette, LA

Average cloud cover in March - Chalmette, LA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Chalmette, LA

Average visibility in March - Chalmette, LA
  • 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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