March weather forecastFort Saskatchewan, Canada

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a subzero cold month in Fort Saskatchewan, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -8.9°C (16°F) and -1.6°C (29.1°F).

Temperature

March marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's -6.8°C (19.8°F) to a still freezing cold -1.6°C (29.1°F). During March, the nighttime temperature in Fort Saskatchewan averages of -8.9°C (16°F).

Humidity

The most humid month in Fort Saskatchewan, Canada, is March, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout March, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Saskatchewan, there are 108 rainfall days, and 338mm (13.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Saskatchewan, in March, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 85mm (3.35") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 72.7 snowfall days, and 539mm (21.22") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fort Saskatchewan, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Fort Saskatchewan, Canada, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:07 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

In Fort Saskatchewan, Canada, the average sunshine in March is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fort Saskatchewan are January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during March leads to these instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

During March, Fort Saskatchewan experiences an average high-temperature of -1.6°C (29.1°F) and a low-temperature of -8.9°C (16°F).

With an average relative humidity of 92%, March is the most humid month in Fort Saskatchewan, Canada.

In March, the average relative humidity in Fort Saskatchewan, Canada, is 92%.

In Fort Saskatchewan, Canada, in March, during 5.1 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Fort Saskatchewan, Canada, during March, snow falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 85mm (3.35") of snow.

In March, the average day length in Fort Saskatchewan is 11h and 55min.

On the first day of March in Fort Saskatchewan, Canada, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:07 pm MDT.

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

In Fort Saskatchewan, Canada, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.2h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in March: -1.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -8.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Fort Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Fort Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Fort Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (60%).

Average rainfall in March
Fort Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (8mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Fort Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fort Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 85mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (90mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Fort Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fort Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Fort Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Average UV index in March: 1

The month with the highest UV index is 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 Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Fort Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 7km

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