March weather forecastBlackfalds, Canada

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a subzero cold month in Blackfalds, Canada, with an average temperature ranging between min -8.3°C (17.1°F) and max -0.9°C (30.4°F).

Temperature

The beginning of March marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's -5.8°C (21.6°F) to a still subzero cold -0.9°C (30.4°F). In March, Blackfalds reports a consistent average low-temperature of -8.3°C (17.1°F) during the nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Blackfalds are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Blackfalds, in March, during 6.2 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Blackfalds, Canada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.1 days and collects up to 381mm (15") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Blackfalds, in March, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 106mm (4.17") of snow. In Blackfalds, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.8 days and aggregates up to 686mm (27.01") of snow.

Daylight

In Blackfalds, Canada, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:15 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 8:08 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

In Blackfalds, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Blackfalds, is -0.9°C (30.4°F), while the average low-temperature is -8.3°C (17.1°F).

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months.

In March, the average relative humidity is 88%.

In Blackfalds, in March, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation.

In Blackfalds, during March, snow falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 106mm (4.17") of snow.

The average day length in March in Blackfalds, Canada, is 11h and 56min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:15 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Blackfalds, Canada, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 8:08 pm MDT.

On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Blackfalds, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends on Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Blackfalds is 5.5h.

In Blackfalds, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Blackfalds, Canada

  • Average high temperature in March: -0.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -8.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-13.6°C).

Average pressure in March
Blackfalds, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1016mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Blackfalds, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Blackfalds, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (64%).

Average rainfall in March
Blackfalds, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 16mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (81mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (11mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Blackfalds, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Blackfalds, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 106mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (116mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Blackfalds, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Blackfalds, Canada

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Blackfalds, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Blackfalds, Canada

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Blackfalds, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Blackfalds, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (8km).