March weather forecast
Sonkajärvi, Finland

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a freezing cold month in Sonkajärvi, Finland, with an average temperature varying between -2.2°C (28°F) and -8°C (17.6°F).

Temperature

March signifies a subtle uplift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a freezing cold -5.8°C (21.6°F) in February to a still subzero cold -2.2°C (28°F). An average temperature of -8°C (17.6°F) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 95%.

Rainfall

In Sonkajärvi, during March, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.8 rainfall days, and 364mm (14.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.7 days and accumulates 160mm (6.3") of snow.

Daylight

In Sonkajärvi, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:57 EET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Sonkajärvi is 2.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?
March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of -2.2°C (28°F) and a low-temperature of -8°C (17.6°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In March, the average relative humidity is 95%.
How much does it rain in Sonkajärvi in March?
In Sonkajärvi, in March, during 5.3 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it snow the most?
March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.7 days and accumulates 160mm (6.3") of snow.
How many days does it snow in March?
In Sonkajärvi, Finland, during March, snow falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 160mm (6.3") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In March, the average day length is 11h and 49min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:57 EET.
How many hours of sunshine does Sonkajärvi have in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration in Sonkajärvi is 2.6h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in March in Sonkajärvi?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Sonkajärvi, Finland
Average temperature in March
Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average high temperature in March: -2.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.6°C).

Average pressure in March - Sonkajärvi, Finland
Average pressure in March
Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average pressure in March: 1008.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Sonkajärvi, Finland
Average wind speed in March
Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10km/h).

Average humidity in March - Sonkajärvi, Finland
Average humidity in March
Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average humidity in March: 95%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (69%).

Average rainfall in March - Sonkajärvi, Finland
Average rainfall in March
Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average rainfall in March: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (48mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and April (21mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Sonkajärvi, Finland
Average rainfall days in March
Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in March - Sonkajärvi, Finland
Average snowfall in March
Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average snowfall in March: 160mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (160mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Sonkajärvi, Finland
Average snowfall days in March
Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average snowfall days in March: 20.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (23.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sonkajärvi, Finland
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March - Sonkajärvi, Finland
Average sunshine days in March
Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.6 days).

Average UV index in March - Sonkajärvi, Finland
Average UV index in March
Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The month with the highest UV index is 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 - Sonkajärvi, Finland
Average cloud cover in March
Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average cloud cover in March: 80

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in March - Sonkajärvi, Finland
Average visibility in March
Sonkajärvi, Finland
  • Average visibility in March: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).

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