Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Ottawa's transition into March sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a freezing cold -4.9°C in February to a wintry 0.8°C. An average low-temperature of -6.8°C is noted during the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 87%.Rainfall
In Ottawa, during March, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm of precipitation. In Ottawa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.6 days and collects up to 772mm of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ottawa, in March, during 13.9 snowfall days, 170mm of snow is typically accumulated. In Ottawa, during the entire year, snow falls for 83.3 days and aggregates up to 1135mm of snow.Daylight
In Ottawa, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March in Ottawa, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:29 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, 12. March 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 05. November 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
Sunshine
In Ottawa, the average sunshine in March is 4.6h.UV index
In Ottawa, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in March
Ottawa, Canada
- Average high temperature in March: 0.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.3°C).
- Average low temperature in March: -6.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-14.5°C).
Average pressure in March
Ottawa, Canada
- Average pressure in March: 1018mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.5mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Ottawa, Canada
- Average wind speed in March: 13.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8km/h).
Average humidity in March
Ottawa, Canada
- Average humidity in March: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Ottawa, Canada
- Average rainfall in March: 59mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (78mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (54mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Ottawa, Canada
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ottawa, Canada
- Average snowfall in March: 170mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (321mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Ottawa, Canada
- Average snowfall days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ottawa, 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: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ottawa, Canada
- Average sunshine days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Ottawa, Canada
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Ottawa, Canada
- Average cloud cover in March: 62
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Ottawa, Canada
- Average visibility in March: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).
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