March weather forecastPowell River, Canada
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Powell River, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.1°C (44.8°F) and 2.4°C (36.3°F).Temperature
Powell River records a slight change with March's average high-temperatures adjusting to a frosty 7.1°C (44.8°F) from February's 4.8°C (40.6°F). The nights of March anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 2.4°C (36.3°F).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 19.6 days. Throughout March, 96mm (3.78") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Powell River, Canada, there are 189.6 rainfall days, and 1046mm (41.18") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Powell River, in March, during 4.2 snowfall days, 52mm (2.05") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.5 snowfall days, and 331mm (13.03") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
In March, the average sea temperature is 7.9°C (46.2°F).Note: Swimming in 7.9°C (46.2°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:49 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
In Powell River, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
In Powell River, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Powell River, Canada
- Average high temperature in March: 7.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (4.2°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 2.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (1.1°C).
Average pressure in March
Powell River, Canada
- Average pressure in March: 1014.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1014.9mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Powell River, Canada
- Average wind speed in March: 9.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7km/h).
Average humidity in March
Powell River, Canada
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Powell River, Canada
- Average rainfall in March: 96mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (160mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (32mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Powell River, Canada
- Average rainfall days in March: 19.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Powell River, Canada
- Average snowfall in March: 52mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (117mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Powell River, Canada
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Powell River, Canada
- Average sea temperature in March: 7.9°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (7.3°C).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Powell River, Canada
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
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: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Powell River, Canada
- Average sunshine days in March: 8.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Powell River, Canada
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Powell River, Canada
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in March
Powell River, Canada
- Average visibility in March: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (9km).
