March weather forecast
Rapide-Blanc, Canada

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a freezing cold month in Rapide-Blanc, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -3.2°C (26.2°F) and -10.8°C (12.6°F).

Temperature

The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold -8.2°C (17.2°F) in February to a still freezing cold -3.2°C (26.2°F). During March, the temperature is averaged to a low of -10.8°C (12.6°F) at night.

Humidity

January and March, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Rapide-Blanc, in March, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.9 rainfall days, and 722mm (28.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rapide-Blanc, in March, snow falls for 20.8 days, with typically accumulated 280mm (11.02") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 116.3 snowfall days, and 1538mm (60.55") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rapide-Blanc, Canada, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In Rapide-Blanc, the average sunshine in March is 2.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are -3.2°C (26.2°F) and -10.8°C (12.6°F) respectively.
What is the most humid month?
The months with the highest humidity are January and March, with an average relative humidity of 92%.
What is the average humidity in March in Rapide-Blanc?
In March, the average relative humidity in Rapide-Blanc is 92%.
How much does it rain in March?
In Rapide-Blanc, during March, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation.
How much does it snow in March?
In March, it is snowing for 20.8 days. Throughout March, 280mm (11.02") of snow is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Rapide-Blanc have in March?
In March, the average day length is 11h and 56min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends on Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am.
How long on average sun shines in March?
In Rapide-Blanc, the average sunshine duration in March is 2.8h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index intensity in March?
In Rapide-Blanc, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Rapide-Blanc, Canada
Average temperature in March
Rapide-Blanc, Canada
  • Average high temperature in March: -3.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-10°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -10.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-17.2°C).

Average pressure in March - Rapide-Blanc, Canada
Average pressure in March
Rapide-Blanc, Canada
  • Average pressure in March: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Rapide-Blanc, Canada
Average wind speed in March
Rapide-Blanc, Canada
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (14.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.8km/h).

Average humidity in March - Rapide-Blanc, Canada
Average humidity in March
Rapide-Blanc, Canada
  • Average humidity in March: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (70%).

Average rainfall in March - Rapide-Blanc, Canada
Average rainfall in March
Rapide-Blanc, Canada
  • Average rainfall in March: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (92mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (37mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Rapide-Blanc, Canada
Average rainfall days in March
Rapide-Blanc, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in March - Rapide-Blanc, Canada
Average snowfall in March
Rapide-Blanc, Canada
  • Average snowfall in March: 280mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (294mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Rapide-Blanc, Canada
Average snowfall days in March
Rapide-Blanc, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in March: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rapide-Blanc, Canada
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rapide-Blanc, Canada
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March - Rapide-Blanc, Canada
Average sunshine days in March
Rapide-Blanc, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

Average UV index in March - Rapide-Blanc, Canada
Average UV index in March
Rapide-Blanc, Canada
  • Average UV index in March: 1

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

Average cloud cover in March - Rapide-Blanc, Canada
Average cloud cover in March
Rapide-Blanc, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in March: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March - Rapide-Blanc, Canada
Average visibility in March
Rapide-Blanc, Canada
  • Average visibility in March: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (6km).

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