March weather forecastChâteau-Richer, Canada

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Château-Richer, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -10.6°C (12.9°F) and -2.6°C (27.3°F).

Temperature

The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold -7.2°C (19°F) in February to a still subzero cold -2.6°C (27.3°F). The low-temperature average for Château-Richer during March stands at a frigid cold -10.6°C (12.9°F).

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months in Château-Richer.

Rainfall

In Château-Richer, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation. In Château-Richer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.6 days and collects up to 754mm (29.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 314mm (12.36") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Château-Richer, in March, the average water temperature is 1.1°C (34°F).
Note: For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

Daylight

In Château-Richer, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:12 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 is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Château-Richer, records -2.6°C (27.3°F), while the low-temperature is -10.6°C (12.9°F).

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

The average relative humidity in March in Château-Richer is 92%.

In Château-Richer, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 314mm (12.36") of snow.

In Château-Richer, during March, snow falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 314mm (12.36") of snow.

In Château-Richer, in March, the average water temperature is 1.1°C (34°F). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

In Château-Richer, the average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:12 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.

The average sunshine duration in March is 4.9h.

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

In Château-Richer, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Château-Richer, Canada

  • Average high temperature in March: -2.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-8.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -10.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Château-Richer, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Château-Richer, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 11.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (11.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June, July, August and September (10km/h).

Average humidity in March
Château-Richer, 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
Château-Richer, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 65mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (51mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Château-Richer, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Château-Richer, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 314mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (314mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Château-Richer, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Château-Richer, Canada

  • Average sea temperature in March: 1.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (0.8°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Château-Richer, 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 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Château-Richer, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8 days).

Average UV index in March
Château-Richer, 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
Château-Richer, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Château-Richer, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May and June (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).