March weather forecastPictou, Canada

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Pictou, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0.8°C (33.4°F) and -5.8°C (21.6°F).

Temperature

In March, Pictou experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at an icy 0.8°C (33.4°F), closely mirroring the climate in February. Pictou throughout March, records an average low-temperature of -5.8°C (21.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 88%.

Rainfall

In Pictou, during March, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. In Pictou, Canada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.2 days and collects up to 709mm (27.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Pictou. In Pictou, in March, during 12.5 snowfall days, 155mm (6.1") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pictou, there are 60.6 snowfall days, and 661mm (26.02") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Pictou, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:58 pm AST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:38 pm ADT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AST to ADT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from ADT to AST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 3.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Pictou are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Pictou during March are 0.8°C (33.4°F) and -5.8°C (21.6°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in March is 88%.

In Pictou, Canada, during March, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.

In Pictou, Canada, during March, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 155mm (6.1") of snow.

The average day length in March in Pictou, Canada, is 11h and 57min.

On the first day of March in Pictou, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:58 pm AST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:38 pm ADT.

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

In Pictou, Canada, the average sunshine duration in March is 3.7h.

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Pictou, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Pictou, Canada

  • Average high temperature in March: 0.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -5.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9°C).

Average pressure in March
Pictou, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Pictou, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 16.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Pictou, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Pictou, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 53mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (47mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Pictou, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Pictou, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 155mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (170mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Pictou, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pictou, Canada

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

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: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pictou, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Pictou, Canada

  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Pictou, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in March
Pictou, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September, October and November (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (7km).