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 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
March sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from a refreshing 64.6°F (18.1°C) in February to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C). Throughout March, New Orleans anticipates an average low-temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
March and April are months with the least rain in New Orleans when the rain falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of rain.Snowfall
In New Orleans, Louisiana, snow does not fall in February through December.Daylight
In New Orleans, Louisiana, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.On the first day of March in New Orleans, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 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 New Orleans is 7.9h.UV index
In New Orleans, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. 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.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in New Orleans in March?
What is the average humidity in March in New Orleans?
What is the driest month in New Orleans?
How much does it rain in New Orleans in March?
When it does not snow in New Orleans?
How many hours of daylight does New Orleans have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in New Orleans?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in New Orleans?
How many hours of sunshine does New Orleans have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in New Orleans?
Average temperature in March
New Orleans, LA
- Average high temperature in March: 70.7°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 58.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.6°F).
Average pressure in March
New Orleans, LA
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
New Orleans, LA
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in March
New Orleans, LA
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
New Orleans, LA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
New Orleans, LA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.7 days).
Average snowfall days in March
New Orleans, LA
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
New Orleans, LA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
New Orleans, LA
- Average sunshine days in March: 21.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.9 days).
Average UV index in March
New Orleans, LA
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
New Orleans, LA
- Average cloud cover in March: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in March
New Orleans, LA
- 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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