March weather forecast
Chartres, France

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Weather in March

March in Chartres appreciates a significant warming trend, marking the beginning of spring in the city. The average high temperature jumps to 11.4°C, while nightfalls cool down to an average low of 3.4°C. This month sees a dramatic decline in snowfall, dropping from 18mm in February to just 1mm. March also sees a dip in wind speeds with a decrease from 17.2km/h to 15.6km/h. As spring begins to bloom, April will bring about further warming temperatures and extend daylight hours.

Temperature

March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's frosty 7.3°C to a cool 11.4°C. Chartres encounters a steady low-temperature average of 3.4°C throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Chartres, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 28mm of accumulated precipitation. In Chartres, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.6 days and collects up to 374mm of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Chartres. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Chartres aggregates 1mm of snow. Throughout the year, in Chartres, there are 5.5 snowfall days, and 56mm of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 18:37 CET. On the last day of March, in Chartres, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 20:22 CEST.
Note: On Sunday, 26. March 2023, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CET to CEST. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 29. October 2023, at 03:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CEST to CET.

Sunshine

In Chartres, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In Chartres, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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FAQ

What are March temperatures in Chartres?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Chartres, is 11.4°C and the average low-temperature is 3.4°C.

What is the average humidity in March in Chartres?

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March in Chartres?

In Chartres, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 28mm of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Chartres?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Chartres aggregates 1mm of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Chartres?

In Chartres, France, the average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Chartres?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 18:37 CET. On the last day of the month, in Chartres, France, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 20:22 CEST.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Chartres?

On Sunday, 26. March 2023, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CET to CEST. DST ends on Sunday, 29. October 2023, at 03:00.

How long on average sun shines in March in Chartres?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Chartres?

In Chartres, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Chartres, France

Average temperature in March - Chartres, France
  • Average high temperature in March: 11.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 3.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.3°C).

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Average pressure in March
Chartres, France

Average pressure in March - Chartres, France
  • Average pressure in March: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Chartres, France

Average wind speed in March - Chartres, France
  • Average wind speed in March: 15.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.1km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Chartres, France

Average humidity in March - Chartres, France
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Chartres, France

Average rainfall in March - Chartres, France
  • Average rainfall in March: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Chartres, France

Average rainfall days in March - Chartres, France
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Chartres, France

Average snowfall in March - Chartres, France
  • Average snowfall in March: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (22mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in March
Chartres, France

Average snowfall days in March - Chartres, France
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chartres, France

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chartres, France
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Chartres, France

Average sunshine days in March - Chartres, France
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Chartres, France

Average UV index in March - Chartres, France
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Chartres, France

Average cloud cover in March - Chartres, France
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in March
Chartres, France

Average visibility in March - Chartres, France
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May and June (8km).

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