March weather forecast
Donaldsonville, LA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an agreeable month in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.3°F (22.4°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C) in February to a pleasant 72.3°F (22.4°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 53.8°F (12.1°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Donaldsonville, in March, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Donaldsonville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.4 days and collects up to 26.93" (684mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Donaldsonville is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:22 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 7.5h.

UV index

In Donaldsonville, Louisiana, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Donaldsonville in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Donaldsonville, is 72.3°F (22.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 53.8°F (12.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Donaldsonville is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

February through December are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Donaldsonville, the average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:22 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 7.5h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Donaldsonville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Donaldsonville, LA

Average temperature in March - Donaldsonville, LA
  • Average high temperature in March: 72.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 53.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Donaldsonville, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Donaldsonville, LA

Average wind speed in March - Donaldsonville, LA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Donaldsonville, LA

Average humidity in March - Donaldsonville, LA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, September and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Donaldsonville, LA

Average rainfall in March - Donaldsonville, LA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

Average rainfall days in March
Donaldsonville, LA

Average rainfall days in March - Donaldsonville, LA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Donaldsonville, LA

Average snowfall in March - Donaldsonville, LA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Donaldsonville, LA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 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
Donaldsonville, LA

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Donaldsonville, LA

Average sunshine days in March - Donaldsonville, LA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Donaldsonville, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Donaldsonville, LA

Average cloud cover in March - Donaldsonville, LA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Donaldsonville, LA

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

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

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