March weather forecastGjoa Haven, Canada

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Gjoa Haven, is also a dangerously cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of -21°C (-5.8°F) and an average low of -26.9°C (-16.4°F).

Temperature

Gjoa Haven's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a life-threatening cold -25.7°C (-14.3°F) in February to a still dangerously cold -21°C (-5.8°F). Gjoa Haven, in the month of March, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of -26.9°C (-16.4°F).

Humidity

In Gjoa Haven, Canada, the average relative humidity in March is 97%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout March, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gjoa Haven, during the entire year, the rain falls for 35.7 days and collects up to 133mm (5.24") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Gjoa Haven, during March, snow falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of snow. Throughout the year, in Gjoa Haven, there are 143.3 snowfall days, and 457mm (17.99") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Gjoa Haven, the average seawater temperature in March is -1.1°C (30°F).
Note: In the event of swimming, this state is extremely frigid, dangerous, and poses a significant risk to life. Hypothermia swiftly ensues without suitable insulated waterproof attire.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of March in Gjoa Haven, Canada, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:30 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 7:24 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 Gjoa Haven, the average sunshine in March is 1.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Gjoa Haven, in March, the average high-temperature is -21°C (-5.8°F), and the average low-temperature is -26.9°C (-16.4°F).

The average relative humidity in March in Gjoa Haven is 97%.

In Gjoa Haven, Canada, in March, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation.

In Gjoa Haven, in March, during 18.2 snowfall days, 55mm (2.17") of snow is typically accumulated.

In Gjoa Haven, in March, the average water temperature is -1.1°C (30°F). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

In March, the average day length in Gjoa Haven, Canada, is 11h and 47min.

On the first day of March in Gjoa Haven, Canada, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:30 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 7:24 pm MDT.

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 1.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Gjoa Haven is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Gjoa Haven, Canada

  • Average high temperature in March: -21°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (8.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-25.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -26.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-29.9°C).

Average pressure in March
Gjoa Haven, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1018.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Gjoa Haven, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 16.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (22.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (15.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Gjoa Haven, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 97%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (98%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Gjoa Haven, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (18mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (6mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Gjoa Haven, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (7.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gjoa Haven, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 55mm

The month with the highest snowfall is October (72mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (2mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Gjoa Haven, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Gjoa Haven, Canada

  • Average sea temperature in March: -1.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (0.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is December (-1.8°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gjoa Haven, Canada

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 48min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 1h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gjoa Haven, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Gjoa Haven, Canada

  • Average UV index in March: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Gjoa Haven, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 87

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 90).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in March
Gjoa Haven, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 7km

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