March weather forecast
Virtasalmi, Finland

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a subzero cold month in Virtasalmi, Finland, with an average temperature ranging between max -0.8°C (30.6°F) and min -5.9°C (21.4°F).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a modest temperature shift, moving from a subzero cold -4.1°C (24.6°F) in February to a still freezing cold -0.8°C (30.6°F). Virtasalmi anticipates an average minimum temperature of -5.9°C (21.4°F) in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 93%.

Rainfall

In Virtasalmi, in March, during 5.8 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125 rainfall days, and 408mm (16.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Virtasalmi are January through June, September through December. In Virtasalmi, during March, snow falls for 18.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 181mm (7.13") of snow. Throughout the year, in Virtasalmi, there are 114.6 snowfall days, and 1087mm (42.8") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Virtasalmi is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of March in Virtasalmi, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:55 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Virtasalmi is 3.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in March translates into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Virtasalmi?
The high-temperature in Virtasalmi during March is -0.8°C (30.6°F) and the low-temperature is -5.9°C (21.4°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Virtasalmi?
In Virtasalmi, Finland, the average relative humidity in March is 93%.
How many days does it rain in March in Virtasalmi?
In Virtasalmi, Finland, during March, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in March in Virtasalmi?
In Virtasalmi, Finland, in March, snow falls for 18.9 days, with typically accumulated 181mm (7.13") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Virtasalmi have in March?
In Virtasalmi, Finland, the average day length in March is 11h and 49min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Virtasalmi?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, in Virtasalmi, Finland, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:55 EET.
How many hours of sunshine does Virtasalmi have in March?
In Virtasalmi, Finland, the average sunshine duration in March is 3.1h.
When is the lowest UV index in Virtasalmi?
The months with the lowest UV index in Virtasalmi, Finland, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index reading in March in Virtasalmi?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Virtasalmi, Finland, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average high temperature in March: -0.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -5.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9.2°C).

Average pressure in March
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average pressure in March: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average humidity in March: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (66%).

Average rainfall in March
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average rainfall in March: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average snowfall in March: 181mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (236mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average snowfall days in March: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (24.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Virtasalmi, Finland
  • Average cloud cover in March: 76

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 82).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in March
Virtasalmi, 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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