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
A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks March, adjusting from February's refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). During the month of March, the temperature falls to an average of 48.6°F (9.2°C).Humidity
In Canton, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout March, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Canton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.4 days and collects up to 40.55" (1030mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Canton aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.9 snowfall days, and 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Canton, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Canton, MS
- Average high temperature in March: 66.7°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 48.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Canton, 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
Canton, MS
- Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Canton, MS
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Canton, MS
- Average rainfall in March: 3.86"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.48").
Average rainfall days in March
Canton, MS
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Canton, MS
- Average snowfall in March: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Canton, MS
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 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
Canton, MS
- 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 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Canton, MS
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Canton, MS
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Canton, MS
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Canton, MS
- 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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