March weather forecastPort Hardy, Canada

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Port Hardy, Canada, with an average temperature varying between 6.8°C (44.2°F) and 1.3°C (34.3°F).

Temperature

The transition into March reveals an average high-temperature of a frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F), mirroring a close resemblance to February. Port Hardy observes an average low-temperature of 1.3°C (34.3°F) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 20.3 days. Throughout March, 139mm (5.47") of precipitation is accumulated. In Port Hardy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 203 days and collects up to 1442mm (56.77") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Port Hardy. The month with the most snowfall in Port Hardy is March, when snow falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 104mm (4.09") of snow.

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater in Port Hardy are January through March, with an average sea temperature of 8°C (46.4°F).
Note: Danger awaits those who swim in 8°C (46.4°F) without protection. Falling below 10°C (50°F) means intense cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

In Port Hardy, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:12 pm PST. On the last day of March, in Port Hardy, Canada, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:01 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

The average sunshine in March is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Port Hardy, in March, the average high-temperature is 6.8°C (44.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.3°C (34.3°F).

In March, the average relative humidity in Port Hardy, Canada, is 87%.

In Port Hardy, Canada, in March, it is raining for 20.3 days, with typically 139mm (5.47") of accumulated precipitation.

March is the month with the most snowfall in Port Hardy, Canada. Snow falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 104mm (4.09") of snow.

In Port Hardy, in March, during 4.5 snowfall days, 104mm (4.09") of snow is typically accumulated.

January through March, with an average sea temperature of 8°C (46.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Port Hardy.

In March, the average sea temperature in Port Hardy is 8°C (46.4°F). Swimming in 8°C (46.4°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

The average day length in March in Port Hardy, Canada, is 11h and 56min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:12 pm PST. On the last day of the month, in Port Hardy, Canada, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:01 pm PDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Port Hardy, Canada, is 4.8h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Port Hardy, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Port Hardy, Canada

  • Average high temperature in March: 6.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (4.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 1.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Port Hardy, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March and November (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Port Hardy, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7km/h).

Average humidity in March
Port Hardy, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (82%).

Average rainfall in March
Port Hardy, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 139mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (223mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (33mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Port Hardy, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (21.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Port Hardy, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 104mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (104mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Port Hardy, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Port Hardy, Canada

  • Average sea temperature in March: 8°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (14°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February and March (8°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Port Hardy, Canada

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Port Hardy, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Port Hardy, Canada

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Port Hardy, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in March
Port Hardy, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (7km).