March weather forecast
Shawinigan-Sud, Canada

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a subzero cold month in Shawinigan-Sud, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -0.7°C (30.7°F) and -8.1°C (17.4°F).

Temperature

Shawinigan-Sud observes a slight ascent in average high-temperatures during March, adjusting from a subzero cold -5.6°C (21.9°F) in February to a still freezing cold -0.7°C (30.7°F). The average nighttime temperature in Shawinigan-Sud, Canada, lowers to a still subzero cold -8.1°C (17.4°F) throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Shawinigan-Sud, Canada, is 88%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout March, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shawinigan-Sud, there are 146.8 rainfall days, and 774mm (30.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Shawinigan-Sud, in March, during 12.8 snowfall days, 131mm (5.16") of snow is typically accumulated. In Shawinigan-Sud, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.8 days and aggregates up to 1077mm (42.4") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Shawinigan-Sud, Canada, is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:19 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 in Shawinigan-Sud is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Shawinigan-Sud in March?
In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Shawinigan-Sud are -0.7°C (30.7°F) and -8.1°C (17.4°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in March in Shawinigan-Sud?
The average relative humidity in March in Shawinigan-Sud, Canada, is 88%.
How much does it rain in Shawinigan-Sud in March?
In March, in Shawinigan-Sud, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout March, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in Shawinigan-Sud in March?
In March, in Shawinigan-Sud, Canada, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 131mm (5.16") of snow is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Shawinigan-Sud have in March?
In Shawinigan-Sud, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Shawinigan-Sud?
On the first day of March in Shawinigan-Sud, Canada, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Shawinigan-Sud?
On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Shawinigan-Sud, Canada, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends on Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am.
How many hours of sunshine does Shawinigan-Sud have in March?
The average sunshine duration in March is 4.6h.
When is the lowest UV index in Shawinigan-Sud?
January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Shawinigan-Sud, Canada.
What is the UV index reading in March in Shawinigan-Sud?
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Shawinigan-Sud, Canada, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
Average temperature in March
Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
  • Average high temperature in March: -0.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -8.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-14.6°C).

Average pressure in March - Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
Average pressure in March
Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
  • Average pressure in March: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
Average wind speed in March
Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in March - Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
Average humidity in March
Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in March - Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
Average rainfall in March
Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
  • Average rainfall in March: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (50mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
Average rainfall days in March
Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in March - Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
Average snowfall in March
Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
  • Average snowfall in March: 131mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (273mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
Average snowfall days in March
Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March - Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
Average sunshine days in March
Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and July (11 days).

Average UV index in March - Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
Average UV index in March
Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March - Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
Average cloud cover in March
Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in March: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March - Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
Average visibility in March
Shawinigan-Sud, Canada
  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).

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