March weather forecast
Clayton, LA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a pleasant month in Clayton, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 68.2°F (20.1°C) and min 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

The shift into March brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C) in February to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C). March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout March, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Clayton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.7 days and collects up to 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Clayton aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.6 snowfall days, and 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Clayton, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March in Clayton, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:25 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 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Clayton?

In Clayton, 68.2°F (20.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 51.1°F (10.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Clayton, in March, during 15.1 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Clayton aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Clayton have in March?

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 6:32 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Clayton have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Clayton, LA

Average temperature in March - Clayton, LA
  • Average high temperature in March: 68.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Clayton, LA

Average pressure in March - Clayton, LA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Clayton, LA

Average wind speed in March - Clayton, LA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Clayton, LA

Average humidity in March - Clayton, LA
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Clayton, LA

Average rainfall in March - Clayton, LA
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Clayton, LA

Average rainfall days in March - Clayton, LA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Clayton, LA

Average snowfall in March - Clayton, LA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Clayton, LA

Average snowfall days in March - Clayton, LA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Clayton, LA

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Clayton, LA

Average sunshine days in March - Clayton, LA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Clayton, LA

Average UV index in March - Clayton, 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
Clayton, LA

Average cloud cover in March - Clayton, LA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Clayton, LA

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

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

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