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
The shift from February to March brings a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a freezing cold -9.8°C (14.4°F) to a still subzero cold -1.3°C (29.7°F). In March, Portage la Prairie reports a consistent average low-temperature of -8.7°C (16.3°F) during the nights.Humidity
In Portage la Prairie, the average relative humidity in March is 89%.Rainfall
In Portage la Prairie, during March, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Portage la Prairie, there are 91.1 rainfall days, and 368mm (14.49") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Portage la Prairie, Canada, are January through May, October through December. In Portage la Prairie, in March, during 8.6 snowfall days, 53mm (2.09") of snow is typically accumulated. In Portage la Prairie, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.3 days and aggregates up to 374mm (14.72") of snow.Daylight
In Portage la Prairie, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.On the first day of March in Portage la Prairie, Canada, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 8:04 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
In Portage la Prairie, Canada, the average sunshine in March is 4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Portage la Prairie in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Portage la Prairie?
How much does it rain in Portage la Prairie in March?
How many days does it snow in March in Portage la Prairie?
What is the average length of the day in March in Portage la Prairie?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Portage la Prairie?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Portage la Prairie?
How long on average sun shines in March in Portage la Prairie?
How high is the UV index in March in Portage la Prairie?
Average temperature in March
Portage la Prairie, Canada
- Average high temperature in March: -1.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-10.3°C).
- Average low temperature in March: -8.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-17.6°C).
Average pressure in March
Portage la Prairie, Canada
- Average pressure in March: 1019mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.6mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Portage la Prairie, Canada
- Average wind speed in March: 15.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13km/h).
Average humidity in March
Portage la Prairie, Canada
- Average humidity in March: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).
Average rainfall in March
Portage la Prairie, Canada
- Average rainfall in March: 14mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (64mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (8mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Portage la Prairie, Canada
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Portage la Prairie, Canada
- Average snowfall in March: 53mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (66mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Portage la Prairie, Canada
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.6 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Portage la Prairie, Canada
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Portage la Prairie, Canada
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Portage la Prairie, Canada
- Average UV index in March: 2
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, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Portage la Prairie, Canada
- Average cloud cover in March: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Portage la Prairie, Canada
- Average visibility in March: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).
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