Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The arrival of March brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a polar cold -16.8°C (1.8°F) in February to an extremely cold -11.1°C (12°F). During March, Yellowknife records an average temperature of -18.8°C (-1.8°F) at night.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Yellowknife, Canada, is 96%.Rainfall
In Yellowknife, Canada, in March, during 2.8 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Yellowknife, there are 70.2 rainfall days, and 207mm (8.15") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Yellowknife, in March, snow falls for 14 days, with typically accumulated 57mm (2.24") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 112.8 snowfall days, and 564mm (22.2") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 52min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 8:24 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 1.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 1 in March translates into these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is March in Yellowknife?
What is the average humidity in March in Yellowknife?
How much does it rain in Yellowknife in March?
How many days does it snow in March in Yellowknife?
How many hours of daylight does Yellowknife have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Yellowknife?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Yellowknife?
How long on average sun shines in March in Yellowknife?
When is the lowest UV index in Yellowknife?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Yellowknife?
Average temperature in March
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average high temperature in March: -11.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-18.8°C).
- Average low temperature in March: -18.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-25.2°C).
Average pressure in March
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average pressure in March: 1019.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1009.9mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average wind speed in March: 12.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12.2km/h).
Average humidity in March
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average humidity in March: 96%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (98%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).
Average rainfall in March
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average rainfall in March: 8mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (41mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (4mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average rainfall days in March: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average snowfall in March: 57mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (114mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average snowfall days in March: 14 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 1h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 1h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (11.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average UV index in March: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average cloud cover in March: 86
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 87).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average visibility in March: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).
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