March weather forecastDefot, Canada

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Defot, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between -15.2°C (4.6°F) and -5.1°C (22.8°F).

Temperature

The onset of March marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from -8.3°C (17.1°F) in February to a still subzero cold -5.1°C (22.8°F). In Defot, an average low-temperature of -15.2°C (4.6°F) is recorded during March nights.

Humidity

In Defot, the average relative humidity in March is 91%.

Rainfall

In Defot, during March, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. In Defot, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.5 days and collects up to 264mm (10.39") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. In Defot, in March, snow falls for 14.7 days, with typically accumulated 96mm (3.78") of snow. In Defot, during the entire year, snow falls for 111.9 days and aggregates up to 855mm (33.66") of snow.

Daylight

In Defot, Canada, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:12 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 8:23 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

In March, the average sunshine is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and November, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

Defot in March has an average high-temperature of -5.1°C (22.8°F) and an average low-temperature of -15.2°C (4.6°F).

In Defot, the average relative humidity in March is 91%.

In Defot, during March, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.

In Defot, during March, snow falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 96mm (3.78") of snow.

In March, the average day length is 11h and 53min.

On the first day of March in Defot, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:12 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 8:23 pm PDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

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

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Defot, Canada

  • Average high temperature in March: -5.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-10.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -15.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (5.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-17.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Defot, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1014.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Defot, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and June (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Defot, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (62%).

Average rainfall in March
Defot, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (9mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Defot, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Defot, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 96mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (195mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Defot, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (17.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Defot, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are May and December (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Defot, Canada

  • Average UV index in March: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Defot, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in March
Defot, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (7km).