Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Columbia's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) in February to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). In Columbia, the expected average low-temperature for March is a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout March, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.1 days and collects up to 39.45" (1002mm) of precipitation.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, Columbia aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Columbia, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.4 days and aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:27 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 in Columbia is 6.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Columbia, LA
- Average high temperature in March: 68°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 50.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbia, LA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbia, LA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbia, LA
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbia, LA
- Average rainfall in March: 3.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.4").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbia, LA
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbia, LA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.16"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbia, LA
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.1 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
Columbia, 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: 6h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbia, LA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbia, 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
Columbia, 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 October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Columbia, LA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
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