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 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 transition from February to March brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a moderate 59°F (15°C) to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). An average low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) is noted during the nights in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout March, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pelican, there are 154.3 rainfall days, and 37.09" (942mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, September and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Pelican aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Pelican, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.2 days and aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:33 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 6.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in March translates into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Pelican, LA
- Average high temperature in March: 68.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 49.3°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Pelican, LA
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Pelican, LA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5mph).
Average humidity in March
Pelican, LA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Pelican, LA
- Average rainfall in March: 3.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.2").
Average rainfall days in March
Pelican, LA
- Average rainfall days in March: 15 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Pelican, LA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Pelican, LA
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pelican, LA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Pelican, LA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Pelican, LA
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Pelican, LA
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Pelican, LA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and December (5mi).
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