March weather forecastAlgonquin Park, Canada

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March

Weather in March

Moving into March marks the onset of melting snow and slightly warmer weather. Snowfall slackens down to 217mm (8.54"), indicating the transition towards the end of winter. With more daylight hours compared to the previous two months, outdoor activities become appealing. However, March remains a cold month, warranting warm weather gear. Cloud coverage lessens; hence optical phenomena, such as rainbows, might greet the eye more often.

Temperature

As Algonquin Park enters March, the average high-temperature increases from the -6.2°C (20.8°F) of February to a still subzero cold -1°C (30.2°F). Throughout March, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of -8.8°C (16.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 90%.

Rainfall

In Algonquin Park, in March, during 6.7 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Algonquin Park, there are 122.8 rainfall days, and 603mm (23.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Algonquin Park. In Algonquin Park, during March, snow falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 217mm (8.54") of snow. Throughout the year, in Algonquin Park, there are 122.6 snowfall days, and 1723mm (67.83") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Algonquin Park is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Algonquin Park, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Algonquin Park is 3.5h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Algonquin Park, Canada. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during March translates into the following guidance:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Algonquin Park in March has an average high-temperature of -1°C (30.2°F) and an average low-temperature of -8.8°C (16.2°F).

In Algonquin Park, the average relative humidity in March is 90%.

In Algonquin Park, Canada, in March, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation.

In March, in Algonquin Park, Canada, it is snowing for 18.3 days. Throughout March, 217mm (8.54") of snow is accumulated.

In March, the average day length in Algonquin Park is 11h and 57min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Algonquin Park, Canada, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT.

On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Algonquin Park, Canada, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends on Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Algonquin Park, Canada, is 3.5h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Algonquin Park is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

-6.2°C

-1°C

6.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.6km/h

14.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.8

10.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average high temperature in March: -1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: -8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-15.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average pressure in March: 1018.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average wind speed in March: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average humidity in March: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average rainfall in March: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (34mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average rainfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average snowfall in March: 217mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (318mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average snowfall days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine in March: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average sunshine days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).

Average UV index in March
Algonquin Park, Canada

Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).