March weather forecastCoquitlam, Canada

March

Weather in March

The weather in March signals the onset of spring in Coquitlam. Notable changes in temperatures prompt the blooming of spring flowers, creating a vivid display of colors. Rainfall becomes predominant at 183mm (7.2"), replacing the snowy landscape of the previous months. Although the temperatures begin to rise, the nightly chill reminds visitors that winter has only recently passed. It's the time of year when nature wakes up, with longer daylight hours providing classic springtime scenes.

Temperature

March denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a chilly 6.8°C (44.2°F) from February's 4.4°C (39.9°F). During the month of March, Coquitlam's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 1.3°C (34.3°F).

Humidity

In Coquitlam, the average relative humidity in March is 86%.

Rainfall

In Coquitlam, during March, the rain falls for 21.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 183mm (7.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Coquitlam, there are 208.8 rainfall days, and 1631mm (64.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Coquitlam, in March, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 55mm (2.17") of snow. In Coquitlam, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.5 days and aggregates up to 343mm (13.5") of snow.

Daylight

In Coquitlam, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:55 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:41 pm PDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during March is 6.8°C (44.2°F) and the low-temperature is 1.3°C (34.3°F).

In March, the average relative humidity in Coquitlam, Canada, is 86%.

In Coquitlam, Canada, during March, the rain falls for 21.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 183mm (7.2") of precipitation.

In Coquitlam, in March, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 55mm (2.17") of snow.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:55 pm PST. On the last day of the month, in Coquitlam, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:41 pm PDT.

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Coquitlam is 5.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Coquitlam is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Coquitlam, Canada

  • Average high temperature in March: 6.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (3.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 1.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-0.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Coquitlam, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Coquitlam, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Coquitlam, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Coquitlam, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 183mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (252mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (37mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Coquitlam, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 21.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and April (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Coquitlam, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 55mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (100mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Coquitlam, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Coquitlam, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7 days).

Average UV index in March
Coquitlam, Canada

  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Coquitlam, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Coquitlam, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (8km).