March weather forecastChalk River, Canada
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Chalk River, is a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 0.2°C (32.4°F) and min -8.2°C (17.2°F).Temperature
With the onset of March, Chalk River sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from February's subzero cold -5.3°C (22.5°F) to a cold 0.2°C (32.4°F). An average minimum temperature of -8.2°C (17.2°F) marks the month of March in Chalk River.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 89%.Rainfall
In Chalk River, in March, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chalk River, there are 126 rainfall days, and 575mm (22.64") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Chalk River, Canada, in March, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 146mm (5.75") of snow. In Chalk River, during the entire year, snow falls for 81.7 days and aggregates up to 1025mm (40.35") of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March in Chalk River, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:37 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
In March, the average sunshine in Chalk River is 3.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in March interprets into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Chalk River, Canada
- Average high temperature in March: 0.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.8°C).
- Average low temperature in March: -8.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-15.1°C).
Average pressure in March
Chalk River, Canada
- Average pressure in March: 1018.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.5mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Chalk River, Canada
- Average wind speed in March: 11.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1km/h).
Average humidity in March
Chalk River, Canada
- Average humidity in March: 89%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Chalk River, Canada
- Average rainfall in March: 40mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (37mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Chalk River, Canada
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Chalk River, Canada
- Average snowfall in March: 146mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (239mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Chalk River, Canada
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chalk River, Canada
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Chalk River, Canada
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Chalk River, Canada
- Average UV index in March: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Chalk River, Canada
- Average cloud cover in March: 69
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
Chalk River, Canada
- Average visibility in March: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).
