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
Penticton's transition into March sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a subzero cold -1.2°C (29.8°F) in February to an icy 2.9°C (37.2°F). During March, the temperature is averaged to a low of -6.9°C (19.6°F) at night.Humidity
In Penticton, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.Rainfall
In Penticton, Canada, in March, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Penticton, there are 106 rainfall days, and 136mm (5.35") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, in Penticton, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout March, 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated. In Penticton, Canada, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.9 days and aggregates up to 192mm (7.56") of snow.Daylight
In Penticton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.On the first day of March in Penticton, Canada, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:42 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:29 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 Penticton, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is March in Penticton?
What is the average humidity in March in Penticton?
How many days does it rain in March in Penticton?
How much does it snow in Penticton in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Penticton?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Penticton?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Penticton?
How many hours of sunshine does Penticton have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Penticton?
Average temperature in March
Penticton, Canada
- Average high temperature in March: 2.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-2.6°C).
- Average low temperature in March: -6.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (7.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-11.3°C).
Average pressure in March
Penticton, Canada
- Average pressure in March: 1016.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.8mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Penticton, Canada
- Average wind speed in March: 7.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (8.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).
Average humidity in March
Penticton, Canada
- Average humidity in March: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (55%).
Average rainfall in March
Penticton, Canada
- Average rainfall in March: 13mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (14mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (6mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Penticton, Canada
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Penticton, Canada
- Average snowfall in March: 25mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (57mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Penticton, Canada
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Penticton, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Penticton, Canada
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Penticton, Canada
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Penticton, Canada
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in March
Penticton, Canada
- Average visibility in March: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).
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