March weather forecastLac-Mégantic, Canada

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Lac-Mégantic, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between -8.5°C (16.7°F) and -1.1°C (30°F).

Temperature

With the start of March, the average high-temperature marginally shifts from February's subzero cold -5.5°C (22.1°F) to a still freezing cold -1.1°C (30°F). Lac-Mégantic reports a consistent average low-temperature of -8.5°C (16.7°F) throughout March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In Lac-Mégantic, Canada, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 63mm (2.48") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lac-Mégantic, Canada, there are 149.8 rainfall days, and 819mm (32.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lac-Mégantic. In March, it is snowing for 20.5 days. Throughout March, 342mm (13.46") of snow is accumulated. In Lac-Mégantic, during the entire year, snow falls for 110.8 days and aggregates up to 1947mm (76.65") of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Lac-Mégantic is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:10 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

The average sunshine in March is 3.6h.

UV index

February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during March translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lac-Mégantic, Canada, are -1.1°C (30°F) and -8.5°C (16.7°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in March is 90%.

In Lac-Mégantic, Canada, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 63mm (2.48") of accumulated precipitation.

In Lac-Mégantic, in March, snow falls for 20.5 days, with typically accumulated 342mm (13.46") of snow.

In March, the average day length in Lac-Mégantic is 11h and 57min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Lac-Mégantic, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:10 pm EDT.

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Lac-Mégantic is 3.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Lac-Mégantic, Canada, are February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Lac-Mégantic, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average high temperature in March: -1.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -8.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.9°C).

Average pressure in March
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 13.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 63mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (81mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (55mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 342mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (363mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 20.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Lac-Mégantic, 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 February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in March
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, October and November (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (6km).