March weather forecast
Decatur, MS

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Decatur, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 67.1°F (19.5°C) and 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Temperature

A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in March, transitioning from 59.2°F (15.1°C) in February to a still refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C). Throughout the month of March, Decatur expects an average low of 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Humidity

In Decatur, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Decatur, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Decatur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.6 days and collects up to 36.54" (928mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Decatur aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.8 snowfall days, and 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Decatur, the average sunshine in March is 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In Decatur, 67.1°F (19.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 48.4°F (9.1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Decatur, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in Decatur in March?

In Decatur, in March, during 14.3 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Decatur aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Decatur have in March?

In March, the average day length in Decatur is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:16 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 long on average sun shines in March in Decatur?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Decatur, MS

Average temperature in March - Decatur, MS
  • Average high temperature in March: 67.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 48.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Decatur, MS

Average pressure in March - Decatur, 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
Decatur, MS

Average wind speed in March - Decatur, MS
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Decatur, MS

Average humidity in March - Decatur, MS
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Decatur, MS

Average rainfall in March - Decatur, MS
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").

Average rainfall days in March
Decatur, MS

Average rainfall days in March - Decatur, MS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Decatur, MS

Average snowfall in March - Decatur, MS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Decatur, MS

Average snowfall days in March - Decatur, MS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Decatur, 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 4min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Decatur, MS

Average sunshine days in March - Decatur, MS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in March
Decatur, MS

Average UV index in March - Decatur, 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
Decatur, MS

Average cloud cover in March - Decatur, MS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

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

Average visibility in March
Decatur, MS

Average visibility in March - Decatur, 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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