March weather forecast
Ratana, New Zealand

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Ratana, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 19.9°C (67.8°F) and 12.8°C (55°F).

Temperature

Ratana, New Zealand, starts March with an average high-temperature of a comfortable 19.9°C (67.8°F), a minor shift from February's 21.5°C (70.7°F). In March, Ratana experiences an average nighttime temperature of 12.8°C (55°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176 rainfall days, and 634mm (24.96") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through July, September through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Ratana, New Zealand, is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of March, in Ratana, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:13 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In Ratana, the average sunshine in March is 7.8h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Ratana. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ratana in March?

March temperatures in Ratana vary between a high-temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F) and a low-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Ratana?

In Ratana, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in Ratana in March?

In Ratana, in March, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Ratana?

In Ratana, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

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

In March, the average day length in Ratana is 12h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Ratana?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:13 pm NZDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ratana have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.8h.

When is the highest UV index in Ratana?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in March in Ratana?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Ratana, New Zealand

Average temperature in March - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 19.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (7.2°C).

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Average pressure in March
Ratana, New Zealand

Average pressure in March - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1018.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Ratana, New Zealand

Average wind speed in March - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 14.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14.6km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Ratana, New Zealand

Average humidity in March - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Ratana, New Zealand

Average rainfall in March - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (30mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Ratana, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in March - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Ratana, New Zealand

Average snowfall in March - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in March
Ratana, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in March - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ratana, New Zealand

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Ratana, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in March - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Ratana, New Zealand

Average UV index in March - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Ratana, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in March - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in March
Ratana, New Zealand

Average visibility in March - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (9km).

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