March weather forecast
Colmar, France

March

Weather in March

March marks the transition from winter to spring, accompanied by a moderate rise in temperature. Weather patterns vary between 2°C (35.6°F) and 10.3°C (50.5°F), hinting at the warmth that follows. The snowfall dips to 25mm (0.98") over two days, signaling the retreat of winter. Slightly higher precipitation and humidity levels indicate the arrival of spring showers. With the days getting longer and more sunlight filtering in, chilly mornings are replaced by the crisp warmth of the afternoon.

Temperature

March brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from February's wintry 5.3°C (41.5°F) to a cool 10.3°C (50.5°F). Colmar, in March, experiences an average temperature of 2°C (35.6°F) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Colmar is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.7 rainfall days, and 402mm (15.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Colmar, France. During 2.4 snowfall days, in March, Colmar aggregates 25mm (0.98") of snow. Throughout the year, in Colmar, there are 20.1 snowfall days, and 135mm (5.31") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Colmar, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:59 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Colmar?
During March, Colmar experiences an average high-temperature of 10.3°C (50.5°F) and a low-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Colmar?
In Colmar, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.
How much does it rain in Colmar in March?
In March, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the last month it snows in Colmar?
March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.4 snowfall days, in March, Colmar aggregates 25mm (0.98") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in March in Colmar?
In March, the average day length is 11h and 56min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Colmar?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:59 CET.
How long on average sun shines in March in Colmar?
In Colmar, France, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Colmar?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Colmar, France, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Colmar, France
  • Average high temperature in March: 10.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-1.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Colmar, France
  • Average pressure in March: 1017.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Colmar, France
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7km/h).

Average humidity in March
Colmar, France
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Colmar, France
  • Average rainfall in March: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (20mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Colmar, France
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Colmar, France
  • Average snowfall in March: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (38mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Colmar, France
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Colmar, 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: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Colmar, France
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Colmar, 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).

Average cloud cover in March
Colmar, France
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Colmar, France
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

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

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