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 sea temperature 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
The arrival of March denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a chilly 7.3°C (45.1°F) from February's 5.5°C (41.9°F). March notes an average low temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F), subtly down from the daytime highs.Humidity
In Parksville, Canada, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.Rainfall
In Parksville, in March, it is raining for 20.4 days, with typically 99mm (3.9") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.6 rainfall days, and 927mm (36.5") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, in Parksville, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout March, 14mm (0.55") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Parksville, Canada, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 166mm (6.54") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
In March, the average sea temperature is 7.9°C (46.2°F).Note: Unprotected swimming in 7.9°C (46.2°F) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 10°C (50°F), leading to hyperventilation.
Daylight
In Parksville, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:47 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Parksville?
What is the average humidity in March in Parksville?
How many days does it rain in March in Parksville?
How many days does it snow in March in Parksville?
What is the sea water temperature in March in Parksville?
How many hours of daylight does Parksville have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Parksville?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Parksville?
How long on average sun shines in March in Parksville?
What is the UV index reading in March in Parksville?
Average temperature in March
Parksville, Canada
- Average high temperature in March: 7.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (4.9°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 3.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (2°C).
Average pressure in March
Parksville, Canada
- Average pressure in March: 1015.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.3mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Parksville, Canada
- Average wind speed in March: 11.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (12.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).
Average humidity in March
Parksville, Canada
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Parksville, Canada
- Average rainfall in March: 99mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (159mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (15mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Parksville, Canada
- Average rainfall days in March: 20.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Parksville, Canada
- Average snowfall in March: 14mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (72mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Parksville, Canada
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Parksville, Canada
- Average sea temperature in March: 7.9°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (7.4°C).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Parksville, 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: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Parksville, Canada
- Average sunshine days in March: 8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8 days).
Average UV index in March
Parksville, Canada
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Parksville, Canada
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in March
Parksville, Canada
- Average visibility in March: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (9km).
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