March weather forecast
Mount Pleasant, MS

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Mount Pleasant, Mississippi, with an average temperature varying between 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during March adjusts from February's cool 52°F (11.1°C) to a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C). March brings an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) to Mount Pleasant.

Humidity

March is the most humid month in Mount Pleasant, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout March, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.9 rainfall days, and 40.71" (1034mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mount Pleasant are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Mount Pleasant. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Mount Pleasant aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Mount Pleasant, Mississippi, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.9 days and aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Mount Pleasant is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:18 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 in Mount Pleasant is 6.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Mount Pleasant is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Mount Pleasant in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Mount Pleasant, is 60.6°F (15.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Mount Pleasant?

March is the most humid month in Mount Pleasant, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in March in Mount Pleasant?

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

How much does it rain in Mount Pleasant in March?

In Mount Pleasant, Mississippi, during March, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Mount Pleasant?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Mount Pleasant. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Mount Pleasant aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Mount Pleasant?

The average day length in March in Mount Pleasant is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Mount Pleasant?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:18 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Mount Pleasant, Mississippi, 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 Mount Pleasant?

In Mount Pleasant, Mississippi, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Mount Pleasant?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Mount Pleasant is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Mount Pleasant, MS

Average temperature in March - Mount Pleasant, MS
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Mount Pleasant, MS

Average pressure in March - Mount Pleasant, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Mount Pleasant, MS

Average wind speed in March - Mount Pleasant, MS
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Mount Pleasant, MS

Average humidity in March - Mount Pleasant, MS
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Mount Pleasant, MS

Average rainfall in March - Mount Pleasant, MS
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Mount Pleasant, MS

Average rainfall days in March - Mount Pleasant, MS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mount Pleasant, MS

Average snowfall in March - Mount Pleasant, MS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mount Pleasant, MS

Average snowfall days in March - Mount Pleasant, MS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mount Pleasant, MS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
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
Mount Pleasant, MS

Average sunshine days in March - Mount Pleasant, MS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Mount Pleasant, MS

Average UV index in March - Mount Pleasant, MS
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Mount Pleasant, MS

Average cloud cover in March - Mount Pleasant, MS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Mount Pleasant, MS

Average visibility in March - Mount Pleasant, 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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