March weather forecast
Hvannasund, Faroe Islands

March

Weather in March

A visible change comes to Hvannasund weather by March. The number of daylight hours increases considerably to 11.8 hours, marking the onset of spring. When compared to February, the city experiences less gusty winds and snowfall, which becomes sporadic and eventually ceases by the end of the month. Sunshine begins to puncture the heavy cloud cover more frequently, and the first signs of spring are visible in the robust plants that start to rejuvenate the landscape after a long winter repose.

Temperature

As March takes hold, the average high-temperature is a still frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. Hvannasund marks an average drop to a cold 4.5°C (40.1°F) during nighttime in March, following the high of the day.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, in Hvannasund, the rain falls for 21.3 days. Throughout March, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 229.5 rainfall days, and 702mm (27.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 19:11 WET.

Sunshine

In Hvannasund, the average sunshine in March is 3.7h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hvannasund. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?
In Hvannasund, 6.4°C (43.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 4.5°C (40.1°F) is the average low-temperature during March.
What is the average humidity in March?
In Hvannasund, Faroe Islands, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.
How many days does it rain in March in Hvannasund?
In March, the rain falls for 21.3 days. Throughout March, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the snowiest month?
The months with the most snowfall are February and March, with an average 30mm (1.18") of accumulated snow.
How much does it snow in March?
In Hvannasund, in March, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 30mm (1.18") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Hvannasund have in March?
In Hvannasund, the average day length in March is 11h and 50min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 19:11 WET.
How many hours of sunshine does Hvannasund have in March?
The average sunshine duration in March is 3.7h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in March?
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Hvannasund, Faroe Islands, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Hvannasund, Faroe Islands
Average temperature in March
Hvannasund, 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 - Hvannasund, Faroe Islands
Average pressure in March
Hvannasund, 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 - Hvannasund, Faroe Islands
Average wind speed in March
Hvannasund, 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 - Hvannasund, Faroe Islands
Average humidity in March
Hvannasund, 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 - Hvannasund, Faroe Islands
Average rainfall in March
Hvannasund, 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 - Hvannasund, Faroe Islands
Average rainfall days in March
Hvannasund, 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 - Hvannasund, Faroe Islands
Average snowfall in March
Hvannasund, 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 - Hvannasund, Faroe Islands
Average snowfall days in March
Hvannasund, 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 - Hvannasund, Faroe Islands
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hvannasund, Faroe Islands
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 4min

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 - Hvannasund, Faroe Islands
Average sunshine days in March
Hvannasund, 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 - Hvannasund, Faroe Islands
Average UV index in March
Hvannasund, 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 - Hvannasund, Faroe Islands
Average cloud cover in March
Hvannasund, 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 - Hvannasund, Faroe Islands
Average visibility in March
Hvannasund, 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).

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