Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
March
Weather in March
Temperature
An increase in the average high-temperature marks March, moving from February's subzero cold -4.7°C (23.5°F) to a cold 0.8°C (33.4°F). Contrecoeur reports a consistent average low-temperature of -6.3°C (20.7°F) throughout March nights.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In March, in Contrecoeur, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout March, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Contrecoeur, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 823mm (32.4") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Contrecoeur, in March, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 141mm (5.55") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 74.4 snowfall days, and 1076mm (42.36") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Contrecoeur is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March in Contrecoeur, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:20 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
In Contrecoeur, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Contrecoeur in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Contrecoeur?
How much does it rain in Contrecoeur in March?
How much does it snow in Contrecoeur in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Contrecoeur?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Contrecoeur?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Contrecoeur?
How long on average sun shines in March in Contrecoeur?
How high is the UV index in March in Contrecoeur?
Average temperature in March
Contrecoeur, Canada
- Average high temperature in March: 0.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.2°C).
- Average low temperature in March: -6.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.3°C).
Average pressure in March
Contrecoeur, Canada
- Average pressure in March: 1017.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.4mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Contrecoeur, Canada
- Average wind speed in March: 13km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (14km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (10.7km/h).
Average humidity in March
Contrecoeur, Canada
- Average humidity in March: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Contrecoeur, Canada
- Average rainfall in March: 63mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (81mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (52mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Contrecoeur, Canada
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Contrecoeur, Canada
- Average snowfall in March: 141mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (278mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Contrecoeur, Canada
- Average snowfall days in March: 13 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Contrecoeur, Canada
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
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: 4h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Contrecoeur, Canada
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Contrecoeur, Canada
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Contrecoeur, Canada
- Average cloud cover in March: 59
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Contrecoeur, Canada
- Average visibility in March: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).
