March weather forecastFort Selkirk, Canada

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a subzero cold month in Fort Selkirk, Canada, with an average temperature varying between -18.8°C (-1.8°F) and -7.9°C (17.8°F).

Temperature

With the start of March, the average high-temperature marginally shifts from February's frigid cold -12.8°C (9°F) to a freezing cold -7.9°C (17.8°F). During the month of March, Fort Selkirk experiences a steady low-temperature average of -18.8°C (-1.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 94%.

Rainfall

In Fort Selkirk, Canada, during March, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. In Fort Selkirk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104 days and collects up to 221mm (8.7") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Selkirk, during March, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 106.7 snowfall days, and 739mm (29.09") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fort Selkirk, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 6:33 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 8:57 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 Fort Selkirk, the average sunshine in March is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in March translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Fort Selkirk in March has an average high-temperature of -7.9°C (17.8°F) and an average low-temperature of -18.8°C (-1.8°F).

In Fort Selkirk, the average relative humidity in March is 94%.

In Fort Selkirk, in March, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation.

In March, it is snowing for 14.8 days. Throughout March, 74mm (2.91") of snow is accumulated.

In March, the average day length is 11h and 52min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 6:33 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 8:57 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.

In Fort Selkirk, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.1h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in March: -7.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-16.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -18.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-22.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 94%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (55%).

Average rainfall in March
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (29mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (7mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 74mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (153mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Fort Selkirk, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 5km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4km).