March weather forecastSummerside, Canada

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Summerside, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -5.7°C (21.7°F) and -0.6°C (30.9°F).

Temperature

March commences with an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -0.6°C (30.9°F), showing little deviation from February's -3.3°C (26.1°F). Summerside's average low-temperature during March nights is observed to be a still freezing cold -5.7°C (21.7°F).

Humidity

In Summerside, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.

Rainfall

In Summerside, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.3 rainfall days, and 807mm (31.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in Summerside, it is snowing for 16.6 days. Throughout March, 141mm (5.55") of snow is accumulated. In Summerside, during the entire year, snow falls for 81.4 days and aggregates up to 813mm (32.01") of snow.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of -1.1°C (30°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Summerside.
Note: While swimming, this is deemed life-threatening and exceptionally hazardous. The icy water induces intense pain and causes swift hyperventilation. Employing a specialized swimsuit is required to offset thermal harm.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Summerside is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:01 pm AST. On the last day of March, in Summerside, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:43 pm ADT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AST to ADT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from ADT to AST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Summerside, Canada, is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Summerside during March are -0.6°C (30.9°F) and -5.7°C (21.7°F) respectively.

In March, the average relative humidity in Summerside, Canada, is 88%.

In Summerside, Canada, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation.

In Summerside, in March, during 16.6 snowfall days, 141mm (5.55") of snow is typically accumulated.

The months with the coldest seawater in Summerside, Canada, are February and March, with an average sea temperature of -1.1°C (30°F).

In Summerside, Canada, in March, the average water temperature is -1.1°C (30°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

The average day length in March in Summerside, Canada, is 11h and 57min.

On the first day of March in Summerside, Canada, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:01 pm AST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:43 pm ADT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Summerside is 3.9h.

February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Summerside, Canada.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Summerside, Canada

  • Average high temperature in March: -0.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -5.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Summerside, Canada

  • Average pressure in March: 1014.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Summerside, Canada

  • Average wind speed in March: 18.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Summerside, Canada

  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August, September and October (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Summerside, Canada

  • Average rainfall in March: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (53mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Summerside, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Summerside, Canada

  • Average snowfall in March: 141mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (195mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Summerside, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in March: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Summerside, Canada

  • Average sea temperature in March: -1.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (-1.1°C).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Summerside, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Summerside, 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 February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Summerside, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in March: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Summerside, Canada

  • Average visibility in March: 8km

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