March weather forecast
Le Portel, France

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a frosty month in Le Portel, France, with an average temperature varying between 9.3°C (48.7°F) and 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Temperature

Le Portel's weather in March, with an average high-temperature of a still frosty 9.3°C (48.7°F), subtly shifts from February's 7.1°C (44.8°F). Le Portel sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in March, with an average low settling at a wintry 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Le Portel is 82%.

Rainfall

In Le Portel, France, in March, during 13.2 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Le Portel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.8 days and collects up to 430mm (16.93") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Le Portel, France, are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Le Portel aggregates 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Le Portel, France, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.4 days and aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of snow.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 7.7°C (45.9°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Le Portel, France.
Note: If planning to swim in 7.7°C (45.9°F) under 10°C (50°F), wear a protective suit. Neglecting this advice might cause immediate cold shock and troubled breathing. A splash around 13°C (55.4°F) is not much warmer.

Daylight

In Le Portel, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 19:24 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Le Portel is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Le Portel in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Le Portel, is 9.3°C (48.7°F) and the average low-temperature is 5.5°C (41.9°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Le Portel?

In Le Portel, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

How much does it rain in Le Portel in March?

In Le Portel, France, in March, during 13.2 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Le Portel?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Le Portel. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Le Portel aggregates 3mm (0.12") of snow.

What is the month with the coldest sea water in Le Portel?

The month with the coldest seawater in Le Portel, France, is March, with an average sea temperature of 7.7°C (45.9°F).

What is the water temperature in March in Le Portel?

In Le Portel, France, the average seawater temperature in March is 7.7°C (45.9°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

What is the average length of the day in March in Le Portel?

In March, the average day length in Le Portel, France, is 11h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Le Portel?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 19:24 CET.

How long on average sun shines in March in Le Portel?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Le Portel?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Le Portel is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Le Portel, France

Average temperature in March - Le Portel, France
  • Average high temperature in March: 9.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 5.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.1°C).

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Average pressure in March
Le Portel, France

Average pressure in March - Le Portel, France
  • Average pressure in March: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Le Portel, France

Average wind speed in March - Le Portel, France
  • Average wind speed in March: 23km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (27.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (18.1km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Le Portel, France

Average humidity in March - Le Portel, France
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, June and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (79%).

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Average rainfall in March
Le Portel, France

Average rainfall in March - Le Portel, France
  • Average rainfall in March: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (54mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (19mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Le Portel, France

Average rainfall days in March - Le Portel, France
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Le Portel, France

Average snowfall in March - Le Portel, France
  • Average snowfall in March: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (21mm).
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
Le Portel, France

Average snowfall days in March - Le Portel, France
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Le Portel, France

Average sea temperature in March - Le Portel, France
  • Average sea temperature in March: 7.7°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.7°C).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Le Portel, France

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Le Portel, France

Average sunshine days in March - Le Portel, France
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Le Portel, France

Average UV index in March - Le Portel, 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 and November (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Le Portel, France

Average cloud cover in March - Le Portel, France
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in March
Le Portel, France

Average visibility in March - Le Portel, France
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).

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