March weather forecast
Carpenter, MS

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an agreeable month in Carpenter, Mississippi, with an average temperature varying between 68°F (20°C) and 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks March, adjusting from February's mild 59.7°F (15.4°C) to an agreeable 68°F (20°C). An average nighttime temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) is noted during the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Carpenter, Mississippi, in March, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.8 rainfall days, and 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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, Carpenter aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.9 snowfall days, and 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Carpenter is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:22 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 Carpenter, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

In Carpenter, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in March transforms into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, in Carpenter, the average high-temperature is 68°F (20°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.2°F (10.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Carpenter, during March, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Carpenter aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:22 pm CDT.

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

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 Carpenter have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Carpenter?

In Carpenter, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Carpenter, MS

Average temperature in March - Carpenter, MS
  • Average high temperature in March: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 50.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Carpenter, MS

Average pressure in March - Carpenter, MS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Carpenter, MS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Carpenter, MS

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Carpenter, MS

Average rainfall in March - Carpenter, MS
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.22").

Average rainfall days in March
Carpenter, MS

Average rainfall days in March - Carpenter, MS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Carpenter, MS

Average snowfall in March - Carpenter, MS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Carpenter, MS

Average snowfall days in March - Carpenter, MS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 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
Carpenter, MS

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Carpenter, MS

Average sunshine days in March - Carpenter, MS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Carpenter, MS

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

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
Carpenter, MS

Average cloud cover in March - Carpenter, MS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Carpenter, MS

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

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

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