New Orleans Weather in March: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In March, New Orleans has a warm and wet climate with an average temperature of 19.7°C (67.4°F). Daily highs reach 23.6°C (74.5°F) and overnight lows drop to 15.9°C (60.6°F) on average. Temperatures can occasionally reach highs of 29.4°C (84.9°F) and drop to lows of 9.4°C (48.9°F). The humidity levels range from mildly humid to very humid, with an average of 72.9%. March sees a significant amount of rainfall, with an average precipitation of 1.19 inches. There is a 35.5% chance that precipitation will occur on any given day, with 3.4 days of the month experiencing rainfall. The most common type of precipitation is rain. March in New Orleans is characterized by partly cloudy days, with an average cloud cover of 49.8%. The city experiences strong winds, with an average speed of 28.2 mph and gusts up to 42.9 mph. The atmospheric pressure is relatively high, averaging 1017.1 mb. Visibility is generally good, with an average of 15.0 miles. The UV index is high, averaging 4.6, with a severe risk index of 23.4. The sun rises at around 6:47 am and sets at around 6:47 pm.
What is the temperature in New Orleans in March?
Average air temperature in New Orleans is 19.7°C (67.4°F) in March. The outside temperature in New Orleans feels like 19.6°C (67.3°F) on a typical March day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 23.6°C (74.5°F) and feels like 24.4°C (75.9°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 15.9°C (60.6°F) which feels like 15.2°C (59.3°F).
How hot is New Orleans in March?
The hot temperature in March in New Orleans rises to 28.4°C (83.1°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 72.9% humidity. During hottest days of March it feels like 31.6 °C (88.9°F). The average maximum temp in New Orleans is 23.6°C (88.9°F) during day time in March.
How cold is New Orleans in March?
The coldest temp in New Orleans in March drops to 3.3°C (37.9°F) during the cold nights. With 28.2km/h (17.5mph) winds and 72.9% humidity it feels like -1.1°C (30°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 15.9°C (60.6°F) during night time in March.
Does it rain in New Orleans in March?
Yes, it rains for 11 days in New Orleans, United States in March averaging 1.19 mm of precipitation. New Orleans has a 35.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of March.
How much does it rain in New Orleans throughout March?
New Orleans has 1.19 mm (0.05 inch) of rain per day on average in March. It rains for an average of 11 days out of the entire month.
Is New Orleans windy in March?
The average speed of wind in New Orleans, United States during March is 28.2km/h (17.5mph) and average windgust is 42.9km/h (26.7mph). On some days in March wind can reach up to 40.8km/h (25.4mph).
What is the direction of the wind in New Orleans in March?
Most days of March the wind is blowing from South direction in New Orleans.
What are the humidity levels in New Orleans in March?
The average humidity levels in New Orleans in March are 72.9%. Daily humidity levels in New Orleans range from 46.5% to 86.3% during March.
How many hours of daylight are in New Orleans in March?
New Orleans has 12 hours 00 minutes of daylight in March on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in New Orleans in March is at 6:47:39 and the sunset is at 18:47:51.
What is the cloud coverage in New Orleans in March?
Clouds cover 49.8% of the sky on average throughout March in New Orleans. The cloud coverage ranges from 5.6% to 92.9% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in March in New Orleans?
The average UV index in New Orleans is 4.6 in March. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 7.
What is the solar radiation in New Orleans in March?
The average solar radiation is 94.6 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in New Orleans during March. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 23.8 W/m2 to 139.4 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during March in New Orleans?
The average solar energy during March in New Orleans is 8.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 2.2 MJ/m2, to 12.2 MJ/m2 during March.
Are there severe weather risks in New Orleans in March?
Yes, there is a 23.4% risk for severe weather in New Orleans, United States in March.
What is the air pressure in New Orleans in March?
On average the air pressure in New Orleans in March is 1017.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1002.6 mb to 1028.4 mb.
What is the visibility in New Orleans in March?
The average daylight visibility in New Orleans in March is 15 km (9.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 10.4 km (6.5 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout March.
What is the dew point in New Orleans in March?
The average dew point in New Orleans during March is 14.4°C (57.8°F).
Where is the data for New Orleans climate in March coming from?
The climate data for New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in March is collected from the following weather stations.
- NEW ORLEANS LAKEFRONT AIRPORT, LA US
- NEW ORLEANS ALVIN CALLENDER FIELD, LA US
- KG5WBN New Orleans LA US
- EW6362 New Orleans LA US
- FW1622 New Orleans LA US
- KMSY
- KNBG
- KNEW
- SELA PORTABLE LA US