March weather forecast
McMurdo, Antarctica

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Weather in March

McMurdo, Antarctica continues to experience a decrease in temperature moving into March, coupled with a further decrease in daylight hours to 13.8 hours. The city becomes more conducive to snowfall, often resulting in an increased layer of snow on the ground. Meanwhile, the amount of rainfall remains relatively consistent with February figures. The shift into a more severe winter climate is now fully tangible as the Antarctic autumn proceeds.

Temperature

The commencement of March in McMurdo involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a freezing cold -6.3°C (20.7°F) in February to a frigid cold -14°C (6.8°F). In McMurdo, the average nighttime temperature during March is a life-threatening cold -21.1°C (-6°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 66.6%.

Rainfall

In McMurdo, in March, during 3.2 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In McMurdo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46.1 days and collects up to 201mm (7.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in McMurdo, Antarctica. In March, in McMurdo, it is snowing for 17.8 days. Throughout March, 114mm (4.49") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.3 snowfall days, and 1484mm (58.43") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

March has the longest days of the year in McMurdo, with an average of 13h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 22:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:01 and sunset at 18:53 NZDT.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in McMurdo?

An average high-temperature, in March, in McMurdo, is -14°C (6.8°F) and the average low-temperature is -21.1°C (-6°F).

What is the average humidity in March in McMurdo?

The average relative humidity in March in McMurdo, Antarctica, is 66.6%.

How much does it rain in McMurdo in March?

In McMurdo, Antarctica, in March, during 3.2 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in McMurdo in March?

In McMurdo, in March, snow falls for 17.8 days, with typically accumulated 114mm (4.49") of snow.

When are the longest days in McMurdo?

The month with the longest days is March, with an average of 13h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in March in McMurdo?

In March, the average day length in McMurdo is 13h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in McMurdo?

On the first day of March in McMurdo, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 22:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:01 and sunset at 18:53 NZDT.
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Average temperature in March
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average temperature in March - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average high temperature in March: -14°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (-0.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (-22.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -21.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (-5.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (-31.8°C).

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Average humidity in March
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average humidity in March - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average humidity in March: 66.6%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (55.8%).

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Average rainfall in March
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average rainfall in March - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average rainfall in March: 24.1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (24.9mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (9.5mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average rainfall days in March - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average rainfall days in March: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average snowfall in March - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average snowfall in March: 114mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (224mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January and August (66mm).

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Average snowfall days in March
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average snowfall days in March - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average snowfall days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is January (12.8 days).

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Average daylight in March
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average daylight in March - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average daylight in March: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is March (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July, November and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

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