March weather forecastCharlesbourg, Canada

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a freezing cold month in Charlesbourg, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -2.3°C (27.9°F) and -10.2°C (13.6°F).

Temperature

With the start of March, the average high-temperature marginally shifts from February's freezing cold -6.8°C (19.8°F) to a still subzero cold -2.3°C (27.9°F). Throughout the month of March, Charlesbourg witnesses an average low-temperature of -10.2°C (13.6°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In Charlesbourg, in March, during 12.4 rainfall days, 76mm (2.99") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Charlesbourg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.5 days and collects up to 956mm (37.64") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 18.4 days. Throughout March, 303mm (11.93") of snow is accumulated. In Charlesbourg, during the entire year, snow falls for 98.7 days and aggregates up to 1731mm (68.15") of snow.

Daylight

In Charlesbourg, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:13 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 Charlesbourg, the average sunshine in March is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during March translates into the following guidance:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Charlesbourg, is -2.3°C (27.9°F), while the low-temperature averages to -10.2°C (13.6°F).

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months.

In Charlesbourg, Canada, the average relative humidity in March is 92%.

In Charlesbourg, during March, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of precipitation.

In Charlesbourg, during March, snow falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 303mm (11.93") of snow.

In Charlesbourg, the average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:13 pm EDT.

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

In Charlesbourg, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Charlesbourg, Canada

  • Average high temperature in March: -2.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-8.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -10.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Charlesbourg, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Charlesbourg, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 11.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (11.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (9.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Charlesbourg, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Charlesbourg, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 76mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (63mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Charlesbourg, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Charlesbourg, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 303mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (376mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Charlesbourg, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Charlesbourg, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Charlesbourg, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Charlesbourg, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 60

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Charlesbourg, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).