March weather forecastPetawawa, Canada
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Petawawa, is an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -8.2°C (17.2°F) and 0.2°C (32.4°F).Temperature
As March arrives, Petawawa's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's freezing cold -5.3°C (22.5°F) to a cold 0.2°C (32.4°F). During the nights in March, Petawawa observes an average low-temperature of -8.2°C (17.2°F).Humidity
In Petawawa, Canada, the average relative humidity in March is 89%.Rainfall
In Petawawa, in March, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126 rainfall days, and 575mm (22.64") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Petawawa, in March, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 146mm (5.75") of snow. In Petawawa, during the entire year, snow falls for 81.7 days and aggregates up to 1025mm (40.35") of snow.Daylight
In Petawawa, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March in Petawawa, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:36 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
Sunshine
In Petawawa, the average sunshine in March is 3.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: During March, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Petawawa, Canada
- Average high temperature in March: 0.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.8°C).
- Average low temperature in March: -8.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-15.1°C).
Average pressure in March
Petawawa, Canada
- Average pressure in March: 1018.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.5mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Petawawa, Canada
- Average wind speed in March: 11.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1km/h).
Average humidity in March
Petawawa, Canada
- Average humidity in March: 89%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Petawawa, Canada
- Average rainfall in March: 40mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (37mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Petawawa, Canada
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Petawawa, Canada
- Average snowfall in March: 146mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (239mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Petawawa, Canada
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Petawawa, Canada
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Petawawa, Canada
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Petawawa, Canada
- Average UV index in March: 1
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, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Petawawa, Canada
- Average cloud cover in March: 69
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
Petawawa, Canada
- Average visibility in March: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).
