March weather forecast
Yamagata, Japan

The dawn of spring beckons in March. Weather in Yamagata begins its transition from cold winter temperatures, and snowfall drops significantly from 1470mm (57.87") in February to 710mm (27.95") in March. As the city thaws, hiking trails begin to appear, and cherry blossoms begin their annual bloom. Treading towards warmer months, the weather in March is rather pleasant, serving as a precursor to the moderate temperatures expected in April.

Temperature

As March sets in Yamagata, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from a cold 4°C (39.2°F) in February to a chilly 8°C (46.4°F). Yamagata witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of -1°C (30.2°F) throughout March.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 24 days and typically collects 67mm (2.64") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Yamagata are January through April, November and December. In Yamagata, Japan, in March, 710mm (27.95") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 4880mm (192.13") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:00 JST.

Sunshine

In Yamagata, the average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

In Yamagata, Japan, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.