March weather forecast
Elks, LA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Elks, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 70.9°F (21.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) in February to a pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C). In Elks, an average low-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) is recorded during March nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Elks, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:26 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 7.3h.

UV index

In Elks, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 70.9°F (21.6°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in March in Elks?

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

When it does not snow?

February through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Elks have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:26 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 Elks, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.3h.

How high is the UV index in March in Elks?

In Elks, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Elks, LA

Average temperature in March - Elks, LA
  • Average high temperature in March: 70.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 54.3°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
Elks, LA

Average pressure in March - Elks, LA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Elks, LA

Average wind speed in March - Elks, LA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Elks, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Elks, LA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.83").

Average rainfall days in March
Elks, LA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall days in March
Elks, LA

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

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

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Elks, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elks, LA

Average sunshine days in March - Elks, LA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

Average UV index in March
Elks, LA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Elks, LA

Average cloud cover in March - Elks, LA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Elks, LA

Average visibility in March - Elks, 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).

Elks, Louisiana, USA

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