March weather forecastAltona, Australia

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Altona, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.7°C (72.9°F) and 14.3°C (57.7°F).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Altona's average high-temperature is noted with the start of March, touching an agreeable 22.7°C (72.9°F) from February's 24.8°C (76.6°F). Altona encounters an average low-temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F) during March nights.

Humidity

In Altona, Australia, the average relative humidity in March is 68%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 12.6 days and accumulates 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of March, in Altona, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:15 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

In Altona, Australia, the average sunshine in March is 8.2h.

UV index

In Altona, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

In March, in Altona, the average high-temperature is 22.7°C (72.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F).

In March, the average relative humidity in Altona is 68%.

March is the month with the least rainfall in Altona, Australia. Rain falls for 12.6 days and accumulates 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.

In Altona, Australia, in March, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in March in Altona, Australia, is 12h and 20min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:15 pm AEDT.

In Altona, Australia, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.2h.

In Altona, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Altona, Australia

  • Average high temperature in March: 22.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 14.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (6.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Altona, Australia

  • Average pressure in March: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Altona, Australia

  • Average wind speed in March: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (15km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Altona, Australia

  • Average humidity in March: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (64%).

Average rainfall in March
Altona, Australia

  • Average rainfall in March: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (41mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (27mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Altona, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Altona, Australia

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Altona, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Altona, Australia

  • Average UV index in March: 5

The month with the highest UV index is December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Altona, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in March: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are May and August (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Altona, Australia

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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