March weather forecastPointe-du-Chêne, Canada

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Pointe-du-Chêne, is a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2°C (35.6°F) and -8°C (17.6°F).

Temperature

Entering March, Pointe-du-Chêne sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's subzero cold -3°C (26.6°F) to a cold 2°C (35.6°F). Pointe-du-Chêne records an average temperature drop to a subzero cold -8°C (17.6°F) in March.

Rainfall

In Pointe-du-Chêne, during March, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. In Pointe-du-Chêne, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162 days and collects up to 1148mm (45.2") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of -1°C (30.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: In water-based activities like swimming, this poses significant life risks. The cold water results in agonizing discomfort and quick hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is crucial to reduce the potential thermal damage.

Daylight

In Pointe-du-Chêne, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:04 pm AST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:45 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

In Pointe-du-Chêne, the average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Pointe-du-Chêne, is 2°C (35.6°F), while the average low-temperature is -8°C (17.6°F).

In Pointe-du-Chêne, in March, during 14 rainfall days, 100mm (3.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The months with the coldest seawater in Pointe-du-Chêne are February and March, with an average sea temperature of -1°C (30.2°F).

In Pointe-du-Chêne, in March, the average water temperature is -1°C (30.2°F). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

In March, the average day length is 11h and 57min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:04 pm AST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:45 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

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Average rainfall

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Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in March
Pointe-du-Chêne, Canada

Average high temperature in March: 2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4°C).

Average low temperature in March: -8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (13°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-13°C).

Average rainfall in March
Pointe-du-Chêne, Canada

Average rainfall in March: 100mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (115mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (81mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Pointe-du-Chêne, Canada

Average rainfall days in March: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Pointe-du-Chêne, Canada

Average sea temperature in March: -1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (-1°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pointe-du-Chêne, Canada

Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

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: 5h

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 8h).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 3h).

Average UV index in March
Pointe-du-Chêne, Canada

Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).