March weather forecast
Igloolik, Canada

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Igloolik, is also a dangerously cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -20.9°C (-5.6°F) and -26.7°C (-16.1°F).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from -25.6°C (-14.1°F) in February to a still life-threatening cold -20.9°C (-5.6°F). Throughout March, the average low-temperature in Igloolik, Canada, dips to a still life-threatening cold -26.7°C (-16.1°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 94%.

Rainfall

In Igloolik, in March, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Igloolik, there are 42.8 rainfall days, and 153mm (6.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Igloolik, Canada, are January through June, August through December. In Igloolik, in March, during 12.7 snowfall days, 36mm (1.42") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Igloolik, there are 115.5 snowfall days, and 431mm (16.97") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Igloolik, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Igloolik, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In Igloolik, the average sunshine in March is 3.6h.

UV index

January through March, May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Igloolik?

Igloolik in March has an average high-temperature of -20.9°C (-5.6°F) and an average low-temperature of -26.7°C (-16.1°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Igloolik?

In March, the average relative humidity in Igloolik, Canada, is 94%.

How much does it rain in Igloolik in March?

In March, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout March, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Igloolik in March?

In Igloolik, in March, during 12.7 snowfall days, 36mm (1.42") of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Igloolik have in March?

In Igloolik, the average day length in March is 11h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Igloolik?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Igloolik, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Igloolik?

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Igloolik?

The average sunshine duration in March is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Igloolik?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Igloolik?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Igloolik, Canada, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Igloolik, Canada

Average temperature in March - Igloolik, Canada
  • Average high temperature in March: -20.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (7.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-25.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -26.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-29.3°C).

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Average pressure in March
Igloolik, Canada

Average pressure in March - Igloolik, Canada
  • Average pressure in March: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1007.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Igloolik, Canada

Average wind speed in March - Igloolik, Canada
  • Average wind speed in March: 16.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (21.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (15.2km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Igloolik, Canada

Average humidity in March - Igloolik, Canada
  • Average humidity in March: 94%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Igloolik, Canada

Average rainfall in March - Igloolik, Canada
  • Average rainfall in March: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (22mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (3mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Igloolik, Canada

Average rainfall days in March - Igloolik, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (9.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Igloolik, Canada

Average snowfall in March - Igloolik, Canada
  • Average snowfall in March: 36mm

The month with the highest snowfall is October (71mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in March
Igloolik, Canada

Average snowfall days in March - Igloolik, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Igloolik, Canada

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

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 48min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Igloolik, Canada

Average sunshine days in March - Igloolik, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (15.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Igloolik, Canada

Average UV index in March - Igloolik, Canada
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are April, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, May, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Igloolik, Canada

Average cloud cover in March - Igloolik, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in March: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 82).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 44).

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Average visibility in March
Igloolik, Canada

Average visibility in March - Igloolik, Canada
  • Average visibility in March: 8km

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

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