March weather forecastFort Nelson, Canada

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fort Nelson, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max -4.8°C (23.4°F) and min -14.8°C (5.4°F).

Temperature

Fort Nelson's weather in March shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from February's freezing cold -9.1°C (15.6°F) to a still subzero cold -4.8°C (23.4°F). The average temperature during March nights is registered at a frigid cold -14.8°C (5.4°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 95%.

Rainfall

In Fort Nelson, in March, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Nelson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.5 days and collects up to 294mm (11.57") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17 days and accumulates 123mm (4.84") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:41 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:51 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 month with the least sunshine is March, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in March, in Fort Nelson, is -4.8°C (23.4°F) and the average low-temperature is -14.8°C (5.4°F).

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 95%.

The average relative humidity in March is 95%.

In Fort Nelson, during March, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17 days and accumulates 123mm (4.84") of snow.

In Fort Nelson, during March, snow falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 123mm (4.84") of snow.

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

On the first day of March in Fort Nelson, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:41 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:51 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.

March has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

In Fort Nelson, the average sunshine duration in March is 3.4h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in March: -4.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-12.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -14.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-20.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Fort Nelson, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Fort Nelson, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.7km/h).

Average humidity in March
Fort Nelson, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 95%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (55%).

Average rainfall in March
Fort Nelson, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (11mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Fort Nelson, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fort Nelson, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 123mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (123mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Fort Nelson, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 17 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Nelson, 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: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fort Nelson, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Fort Nelson, 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 and March (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Fort Nelson, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Fort Nelson, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 4km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (4km).