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March
Weather in March
Temperature
The onset of March in Nanaimo manifests an average high-temperature of a cool 11°C (51.8°F), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 1.7°C (35.1°F) is observed during March nights in Nanaimo, Canada.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 65.5%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout March, 107mm (4.21") of precipitation is accumulated. In Nanaimo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.1 days and collects up to 1098mm (43.23") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout March, 62mm (2.44") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11 snowfall days, and 687mm (27.05") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Nanaimo, Canada, in March, the average water temperature is 7.3°C (45.1°F).Note: Diving into 7.3°C (45.1°F) is practical below 10°C (50°F), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 13°C (55.4°F) feels ice-cold.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:59 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:46 pm PDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March in Nanaimo is 4.3h.Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Average temperature in March
Nanaimo, Canada
- Average high temperature in March: 11°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (6.3°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 1.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-0.2°C).
Average humidity in March
Nanaimo, Canada
- Average humidity in March: 65.5%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83.2%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52.1%).
Average rainfall in March
Nanaimo, Canada
- Average rainfall in March: 106.9mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (186.5mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (25.4mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Nanaimo, Canada
- Average rainfall days in March: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Nanaimo, Canada
- Average snowfall in March: 62mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (210mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Nanaimo, Canada
- Average snowfall days in March: 1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Nanaimo, Canada
- Average sea temperature in March: 7.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (7.2°C).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Nanaimo, Canada
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).
