March weather forecast
Port Sulphur, LA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Port Sulphur, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Temperature

With March's arrival, Port Sulphur's weather records an average high-temperature of an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C), marking little difference from February's 64.8°F (18.2°C). During the March nights, an average temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C) is observed in Port Sulphur.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Port Sulphur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.2 days and collects up to 19.92" (506mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Port Sulphur, the average sunshine in March is 8.1h.

UV index

In Port Sulphur, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Port Sulphur, is 69.4°F (20.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 60.3°F (15.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Port Sulphur, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Port Sulphur, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

February through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Port Sulphur have in March?

In Port Sulphur, the average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:16 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 8.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Port Sulphur, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Port Sulphur, LA

Average temperature in March - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average high temperature in March: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 60.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Port Sulphur, LA

Average pressure in March - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Port Sulphur, LA

Average wind speed in March - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Port Sulphur, LA

Average humidity in March - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Port Sulphur, LA

Average rainfall in March - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.79").

Average rainfall days in March
Port Sulphur, LA

Average rainfall days in March - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

Average snowfall days in March
Port Sulphur, LA

Average snowfall days in March - Port Sulphur, 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
Port Sulphur, LA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Port Sulphur, 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: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Port Sulphur, LA

Average sunshine days in March - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are April and November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Port Sulphur, LA

Average UV index in March - Port Sulphur, 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 months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Port Sulphur, LA

Average cloud cover in March - Port Sulphur, LA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Port Sulphur, LA

Average visibility in March - Port Sulphur, 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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