March weather forecast
French Settlement, LA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an agreeable month in French Settlement, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.6°F (12°C) and an average high of 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) in February to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). French Settlement, during the nights of March, experiences an average temperature drop to a fresh 53.6°F (12°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

March and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of rain.

Snowfall

In French Settlement, 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 6:28 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:21 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 in French Settlement is 7.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in March translates into these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in French Settlement, is 71.8°F (22.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are March and November Rain falls for 12.1 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in March?

In French Settlement, in March, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In French Settlement, snow does not fall in February through December.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In French Settlement, 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 6:28 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in French Settlement?

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 7.7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
French Settlement, LA

Average temperature in March - French Settlement, LA
  • Average high temperature in March: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 53.6°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 (43.5°F).

Average pressure in March
French Settlement, LA

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

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

Average wind speed in March
French Settlement, LA

Average wind speed in March - French Settlement, LA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
French Settlement, LA

Average humidity in March - French Settlement, LA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
French Settlement, LA

Average rainfall in March - French Settlement, LA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and November (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
French Settlement, LA

Average rainfall days in March - French Settlement, LA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
French Settlement, LA

Average snowfall in March - French Settlement, LA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
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
French Settlement, LA

Average snowfall days in March - French Settlement, 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, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
French Settlement, LA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - French Settlement, 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 4min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
French Settlement, LA

Average sunshine days in March - French Settlement, LA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
French Settlement, LA

Average UV index in March - French Settlement, 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
French Settlement, LA

Average cloud cover in March - French Settlement, LA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
French Settlement, LA

Average visibility in March - French Settlement, LA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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