March weather forecast
Saint Benedict, LA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a pleasant month in Saint Benedict, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 71.6°F (22°C) and 54°F (12.2°C).

Temperature

March sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from a comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C) in February to a pleasant 71.6°F (22°C). Saint Benedict in March experiences a low-temperature average of 54°F (12.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.3 rainfall days, and 30.63" (778mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Saint Benedict, snow does not fall in February through November.

Daylight

In Saint Benedict, Louisiana, 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 7:19 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 7.5h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

During March, Saint Benedict experiences an average high-temperature of 71.6°F (22°C) and a low-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Saint Benedict, in March, during 12.4 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

February through November are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Saint Benedict have in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:19 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 many hours of sunshine does Saint Benedict have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Saint Benedict, LA
  • Average high temperature in March: 71.6°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 54°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Saint Benedict, LA

Average pressure in March - Saint Benedict, LA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Saint Benedict, LA

Average wind speed in March - Saint Benedict, LA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Saint Benedict, LA

Average humidity in March - Saint Benedict, LA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Saint Benedict, LA

Average rainfall in March - Saint Benedict, LA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

Average rainfall days in March
Saint Benedict, LA

Average rainfall days in March - Saint Benedict, LA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Saint Benedict, LA

Average snowfall in March - Saint Benedict, LA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Saint Benedict, LA

Average snowfall days in March - Saint Benedict, LA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Saint Benedict, LA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Saint Benedict, LA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Saint Benedict, LA

Average sunshine days in March - Saint Benedict, LA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Saint Benedict, LA

Average UV index in March - Saint Benedict, LA
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Saint Benedict, LA

Average cloud cover in March - Saint Benedict, LA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Saint Benedict, LA

Average visibility in March - Saint Benedict, 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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