March weather forecastHvalvík, Faroe Islands

March

Weather in March

March shows a minor uptick in temperatures, indicating the onset of the spring season. The town experiences a unique weather pattern, with rainfall increasing to 73mm (2.87"), albeit lesser than January. While the temperatures rise, the wind speed sees a further drop to 33.6km/h (20.9mph), bringing a slight relief to the residents. March continues to experience snowfall, albeit equal to February, making the Faroe Island city a delightful sight to behold. Ultimately, March heralds the transition from winter to spring in Hvalvík, with weather changes being subtle rather than dramatic.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in March in Hvalvík, at a still chilly 6.4°C (43.5°F), reveals a modest deviation from February's 6.2°C (43.2°F). Recording a slight drop from the daily maximum, Hvalvík notes an average low temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F) in the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Hvalvík, Faroe Islands, in March, during 21.3 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hvalvík, there are 229.5 rainfall days, and 702mm (27.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall in Hvalvík are February and March, with an average 30mm (1.18") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of March, in Hvalvík, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 19:13 WET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Hvalvík, Faroe Islands, is 3.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hvalvík are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

During March, Hvalvík experiences an average high-temperature of 6.4°C (43.5°F) and a low-temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

In Hvalvík, Faroe Islands, in March, during 21.3 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The months with the most snowfall are February and March, with an average 30mm (1.18") of accumulated snow.

In March, in Hvalvík, Faroe Islands, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout March, 30mm (1.18") of snow is accumulated.

In Hvalvík, the average day length in March is 11h and 50min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 19:13 WET.

In Hvalvík, Faroe Islands, the average sunshine duration in March is 3.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Hvalvík are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Hvalvík, Faroe Islands

  • Average high temperature in March: 6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (11.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (6.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 4.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (4.5°C).

Average pressure in March
Hvalvík, Faroe Islands

  • Average pressure in March: 1006.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (999.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Hvalvík, Faroe Islands

  • Average wind speed in March: 33.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (38.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (20.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Hvalvík, Faroe Islands

  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Hvalvík, Faroe Islands

  • Average rainfall in March: 73mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (109mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (24mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Hvalvík, Faroe Islands

  • Average rainfall days in March: 21.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (12.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hvalvík, Faroe Islands

  • Average snowfall in March: 30mm

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Hvalvík, Faroe Islands

  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hvalvík, Faroe Islands

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hvalvík, Faroe Islands

  • Average sunshine days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (1.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Hvalvík, Faroe Islands

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Hvalvík, Faroe Islands

  • Average cloud cover in March: 73

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 64).

Average visibility in March
Hvalvík, Faroe Islands

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December (9km).