March weather forecastHarbour Breton, Canada

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Harbour Breton, is a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min -2.6°C (27.3°F) and max 0.5°C (32.9°F).

Temperature

In March, Harbour Breton experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a cold 0.5°C (32.9°F), closely mirroring the climate in February. A steady low-temperature average of -2.6°C (27.3°F) is logged during March, reflecting a modest dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Harbour Breton is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout March, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated. In Harbour Breton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.2 days and collects up to 719mm (28.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 50mm (1.97") of snow.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater is March, with an average sea temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F).
Note: In the realm of swimming, this is life-threatening and fraught with danger. The cold water triggers intense discomfort and leads to swift hyperventilation. Donning a specialized swimsuit is essential to curb thermal harm.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March in Harbour Breton, Canada, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:58 pm NST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:42 pm NDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from NST to NDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from NDT to NST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Harbour Breton, Canada, are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Harbour Breton, in March, the average high-temperature is 0.5°C (32.9°F), and the average low-temperature is -2.6°C (27.3°F).

The average relative humidity in March in Harbour Breton is 81%.

In March, in Harbour Breton, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout March, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of snow.

In Harbour Breton, Canada, in March, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 50mm (1.97") of snow.

The month with the coldest seawater is March, with an average sea temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F).

In Harbour Breton, Canada, the average seawater temperature in March is 0.8°C (33.4°F). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

In March, the average day length in Harbour Breton, Canada, is 11h and 56min.

On the first day of March in Harbour Breton, Canada, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:58 pm NST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:42 pm NDT.

On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Harbour Breton, and the time zone changes from NST to NDT. DST ends on Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am.

In Harbour Breton, Canada, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.3h.

January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Harbour Breton.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Harbour Breton is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Harbour Breton, Canada

  • Average high temperature in March: 0.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-0.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Harbour Breton, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1015.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Harbour Breton, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 33.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (37.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (22.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Harbour Breton, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, November and December (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Harbour Breton, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (50mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Harbour Breton, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Harbour Breton, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 50mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (50mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Harbour Breton, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Harbour Breton, Canada

  • Average sea temperature in March: 0.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (0.8°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Harbour Breton, Canada

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Harbour Breton, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Harbour Breton, Canada

  • Average UV index in March: 1

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

Average cloud cover in March
Harbour Breton, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in March
Harbour Breton, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December (9km).