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
March's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C) to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). March sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 48.9°F (9.4°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Ruston, in March, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ruston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.1 days and collects up to 37.64" (956mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Ruston, snow does not fall in March through November.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Ruston, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in Ruston in March?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Ruston?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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Average temperature in March
Ruston, LA
- Average high temperature in March: 66.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 48.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Ruston, LA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ruston, LA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Ruston, LA
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Ruston, LA
- Average rainfall in March: 3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in March
Ruston, LA
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ruston, LA
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ruston, LA
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ruston, LA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ruston, LA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Ruston, 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
Ruston, LA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Ruston, 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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