March weather forecast
Altitude, MS

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Altitude, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between min 44.6°F (7°C) and max 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

Altitude's transition into March is noticed by a slight rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in February to an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C). In March, the recorded average low-temperature is a frosty 44.6°F (7°C).

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Altitude.

Rainfall

In March, in Altitude, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout March, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Altitude, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.6 days and collects up to 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Altitude. March is the last month it regularly snows in Altitude. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Altitude aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Altitude, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.1 days and aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Altitude is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March in Altitude, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:14 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 Altitude, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In Altitude, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Altitude?

The high-temperature, in March, in Altitude, records 61.3°F (16.3°C), while the low-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C).

What are the most humid months in Altitude?

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in March in Altitude?

In Altitude, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How much does it rain in Altitude in March?

In Altitude, Mississippi, in March, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Altitude?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Altitude aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Altitude have in March?

The average day length in March in Altitude, Mississippi, is 12h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Altitude?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Altitude, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:14 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Altitude?

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 Altitude?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Altitude is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Altitude?

In Altitude, Mississippi, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Altitude, MS

Average temperature in March - Altitude, MS
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

Average pressure in March
Altitude, MS

Average pressure in March - Altitude, MS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Altitude, MS

Average wind speed in March - Altitude, MS
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Altitude, MS

Average humidity in March - Altitude, MS
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Altitude, MS

Average rainfall in March - Altitude, MS
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.85").

Average rainfall days in March
Altitude, MS

Average rainfall days in March - Altitude, MS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Altitude, MS

Average snowfall in March - Altitude, MS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Altitude, MS

Average snowfall days in March - Altitude, MS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Altitude, MS

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Altitude, MS
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Altitude, MS

Average sunshine days in March - Altitude, MS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Altitude, MS

Average UV index in March - Altitude, MS
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Altitude, MS

Average cloud cover in March - Altitude, MS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Altitude, MS

Average visibility in March - Altitude, MS
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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