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 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
The arrival of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) in February to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C). Gretna observes an average low-temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C) during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
March and April are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of rain.Snowfall
In Gretna, 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:18 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 7.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during March leads to these instructions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Gretna, LA
- Average high temperature in March: 70.7°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 58.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Gretna, LA
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Gretna, LA
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Gretna, LA
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Gretna, LA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Gretna, LA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.7 days).
Average snowfall days in March
Gretna, 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
Gretna, LA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Gretna, LA
- Average sunshine days in March: 21.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Gretna, LA
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Gretna, LA
- Average cloud cover in March: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in March
Gretna, 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).
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