March weather forecastOotsa Lake, Canada

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ootsa Lake, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -1.5°C (29.3°F) and -9.7°C (14.5°F).

Temperature

The embrace of March brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from a freezing cold -4.8°C (23.4°F) in February to a still subzero cold -1.5°C (29.3°F). Throughout March nights, Ootsa Lake registers an average low-temperature of -9.7°C (14.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 94%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout March, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ootsa Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 516mm (20.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Ootsa Lake, Canada, in March, snow falls for 18.5 days, with typically accumulated 201mm (7.91") of snow. In Ootsa Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 99.8 days and aggregates up to 1106mm (43.54") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:02 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:59 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

In Ootsa Lake, the average sunshine in March is 3.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are -1.5°C (29.3°F) and -9.7°C (14.5°F) respectively.

In Ootsa Lake, the average relative humidity in March is 94%.

In Ootsa Lake, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation.

In Ootsa Lake, in March, during 18.5 snowfall days, 201mm (7.91") of snow is typically accumulated.

The average day length in March is 11h and 55min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:02 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:59 pm PDT.

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Ootsa Lake is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Ootsa Lake, Canada

  • Average high temperature in March: -1.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -9.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-13.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Ootsa Lake, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Ootsa Lake, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Ootsa Lake, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 94%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (97%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Ootsa Lake, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (24mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Ootsa Lake, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ootsa Lake, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 201mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (242mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Ootsa Lake, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ootsa Lake, Canada

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ootsa Lake, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are February and December (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Ootsa Lake, Canada

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Ootsa Lake, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in March
Ootsa Lake, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 4km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (3km).