March weather forecast
Glace Bay, Canada

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Glace Bay, Canada, with an average temperature varying between 0.5°C (32.9°F) and -5°C (23°F).

Temperature

The transition from February to March sees an average high-temperature of a wintry 0.5°C (32.9°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Nighttime temperatures in Glace Bay hover around an average low of -5°C (23°F) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 85%.

Rainfall

In Glace Bay, Canada, during March, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Glace Bay, there are 148.9 rainfall days, and 651mm (25.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Glace Bay, Canada, are January through May, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall in Glace Bay, Canada. Snow falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 117mm (4.61") of snow.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of -0.7°C (30.7°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Glace Bay.
Note: During swimming, this scenario is excessively cold, hazardous, and can lead to fatality. Hypothermia ensues swiftly without suitable insulated waterproof wear.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:46 pm AST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:27 pm ADT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AST to ADT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from ADT to AST.

Sunshine

In Glace Bay, Canada, the average sunshine in March is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Glace Bay?
In Glace Bay, in March, the average high-temperature is 0.5°C (32.9°F), and the average low-temperature is -5°C (23°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Glace Bay?
In Glace Bay, the average relative humidity in March is 85%.
How much does it rain in Glace Bay in March?
In Glace Bay, Canada, in March, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it snow the most in Glace Bay?
The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 11.3 days and typically aggregates up to 117mm (4.61") of snow.
How much does it snow in Glace Bay in March?
In Glace Bay, in March, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 117mm (4.61") of snow.
What month is the sea coldest in Glace Bay?
The month with the coldest seawater is March, with an average sea temperature of -0.7°C (30.7°F).
What is the water temperature in March in Glace Bay?
In Glace Bay, the average seawater temperature in March is -0.7°C (30.7°F). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.
What is the average length of the day in March in Glace Bay?
The average day length in March in Glace Bay is 11h and 57min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Glace Bay?
On the first day of March in Glace Bay, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:46 pm AST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:27 pm ADT.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Glace Bay?
On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AST to ADT. DST ends on Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am.
How many hours of sunshine does Glace Bay have in March?
The average sunshine duration in March in Glace Bay is 4.5h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Glace Bay?
The months with the lowest UV index in Glace Bay are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index reading in March in Glace Bay?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Glace Bay, Canada, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March - Glace Bay, Canada
Average temperature in March
Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average high temperature in March: 0.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-1.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.3°C).

Average pressure in March - Glace Bay, Canada
Average pressure in March
Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average pressure in March: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Glace Bay, Canada
Average wind speed in March
Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average wind speed in March: 19km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14km/h).

Average humidity in March - Glace Bay, Canada
Average humidity in March
Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, August and September (81%).

Average rainfall in March - Glace Bay, Canada
Average rainfall in March
Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average rainfall in March: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (37mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Glace Bay, Canada
Average rainfall days in March
Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in March - Glace Bay, Canada
Average snowfall in March
Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average snowfall in March: 117mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (117mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Glace Bay, Canada
Average snowfall days in March
Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March - Glace Bay, Canada
Average sea temperature in March
Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in March: -0.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (-0.7°C).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Glace Bay, Canada
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March - Glace Bay, Canada
Average sunshine days in March
Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.7 days).

Average UV index in March - Glace Bay, Canada
Average UV index in March
Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March - Glace Bay, Canada
Average cloud cover in March
Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in March: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March - Glace Bay, Canada
Average visibility in March
Glace Bay, Canada
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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