March weather forecast
Creston, LA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Creston, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 68.7°F (20.4°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

March witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C) in February to an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C). Creston's average low-temperature for the month of March records at a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) 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, Creston aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.7 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Creston, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Creston, the average sunshine in March is 6.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index 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: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 68.7°F (20.4°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Creston, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Creston, in March, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) 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, Creston aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Creston?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Creston, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Creston, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate 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
Creston, LA

Average temperature in March - Creston, LA
  • Average high temperature in March: 68.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 50.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Creston, LA

Average pressure in March - Creston, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Creston, LA

Average wind speed in March - Creston, LA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Creston, LA

Average humidity in March - Creston, LA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Creston, LA

Average rainfall in March - Creston, LA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

Average rainfall days in March
Creston, LA

Average rainfall days in March - Creston, LA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Creston, LA

Average snowfall in March - Creston, LA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Creston, LA

Average snowfall days in March - Creston, LA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 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, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Creston, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Creston, LA

Average sunshine days in March - Creston, LA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Creston, LA

Average UV index in March - Creston, 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
Creston, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Creston, LA

Average visibility in March - Creston, LA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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