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
Meridian's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) in February to a comfortable 67.3°F (19.6°C). Meridian's March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C).Humidity
In Meridian, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Meridian, in March, during 12.7 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Meridian, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.8h.UV index
In Meridian, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Meridian, MS
- Average high temperature in March: 67.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 48.2°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Meridian, 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
Meridian, MS
- Average wind speed in March: 7.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Meridian, MS
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Meridian, MS
- Average rainfall in March: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").
Average rainfall days in March
Meridian, MS
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Meridian, MS
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Meridian, MS
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
Meridian, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Meridian, MS
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Meridian, 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
Meridian, MS
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
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
Meridian, MS
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July and September (5mi).
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