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
With the onset of March, New Orleans's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from February's refreshing 64.6°F (18.1°C) to a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C) marks the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are March and April Rain falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of rain.Snowfall
In New Orleans, snow does not fall in February through December.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day 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, in New Orleans, 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March?
What is the average humidity in March?
What is the driest month?
How many days does it rain in March?
When it does not snow?
How many hours of daylight does New Orleans have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in New Orleans?
How many hours of sunshine does New Orleans have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March?
Average temperature in March
New Orleans, 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
New Orleans, 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
New Orleans, 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
New Orleans, 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
New Orleans, 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
New Orleans, 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
New Orleans, 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
New Orleans, 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
New Orleans, 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
New Orleans, 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
New Orleans, 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
New Orleans, 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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