March weather forecastScarborough, Canada

March

Weather in March

In March, the weather is a true blend of cold winter and early spring, displaying drastic improvement from the previous two months. Average lowest and highest temperatures range from -2.3°C (27.9°F) to 2.8°C (37°F), and snowfall reduces to 70mm (2.76"). Gusty winds can be felt throughout the month, pushing snow across the landscapes and giving Scarborough a majestic visage. The daylight hours continue to increase, foreshadowing the incoming spring. With winter's grip now loosening, March stands as a transition period, paving the way for warmer days ahead.

Temperature

Scarborough in March observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a subzero cold -1.7°C (28.9°F) in February to a cold 2.8°C (37°F). Nighttime temperature in Scarborough lowers to an average of -2.3°C (27.9°F) in March.

Humidity

In Scarborough, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Scarborough, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.4 rainfall days, and 712mm (28.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout March, 70mm (2.76") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Scarborough, Canada, there are 61.4 snowfall days, and 527mm (20.75") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:43 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.6h.

UV index

In Scarborough, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Scarborough, Canada, during March is 2.8°C (37°F) and the low-temperature is -2.3°C (27.9°F).

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In Scarborough, Canada, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Scarborough, Canada, during March, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of snow.

The average day length in March in Scarborough is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Scarborough, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:43 pm EDT.

On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Scarborough, Canada, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends on Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am.

In Scarborough, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Scarborough is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Scarborough, Canada

  • Average high temperature in March: 2.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -2.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7.5°C).

Average pressure in March
Scarborough, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1018.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Scarborough, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 17.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Scarborough, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Scarborough, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 50mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (45mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Scarborough, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Scarborough, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 70mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (137mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Scarborough, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Scarborough, Canada

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Scarborough, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9 days).

Average UV index in March
Scarborough, Canada

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Scarborough, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Scarborough, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September and October (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).