March weather forecast
West Hattiesburg, MS

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an agreeable month in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.4°F (10.2°C) and 69.8°F (21°C).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a pleasant 69.8°F (21°C). During the month of March, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In West Hattiesburg, during March, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in West Hattiesburg, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.42" (925mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in West Hattiesburg. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, West Hattiesburg aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In West Hattiesburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.5 days and aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

Daylight

In West Hattiesburg, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 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 March, the average sunshine is 7.2h.

UV index

In West Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during March translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

During March, West Hattiesburg experiences an average high-temperature of 69.8°F (21°C) and a low-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In West Hattiesburg, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout March, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, West Hattiesburg aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in West Hattiesburg?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 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 many hours of sunshine does West Hattiesburg have in March?

In West Hattiesburg, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average temperature in March - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average high temperature in March: 69.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 50.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure in March
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average pressure in March - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average wind speed in March - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

Average humidity in March
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average humidity in March - West Hattiesburg, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in March
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average rainfall in March - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in March
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average rainfall days in March - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average snowfall in March - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average snowfall days in March - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - West Hattiesburg, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average sunshine days in March - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).

Average UV index in March
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average UV index in March - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average UV index in March: 5

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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average cloud cover in March - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average visibility in March - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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