March weather forecastNancy, France

March

Weather in March

March introduces the first signs of spring, where weather conditions change noticeably from February. There is a consistent warming trend with a notable decline in snowfall. It results in less icy conditions compared to the opening two months of the year. Daylight hours increase significantly in March, highlighted by a shift from winter gloom to springtime brightness. The month ends with a UV index of 3, signaling the slow but steady approach of sunny days.

Temperature

Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature in Nancy during March adjusts from February's wintry 5.1°C (41.2°F) to a frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F). Nancy experiences a consistent average temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F) throughout the nights in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Nancy, during March, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Nancy, there are 179 rainfall days, and 518mm (20.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Nancy. In March, in Nancy, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout March, 16mm (0.63") of snow is accumulated. In Nancy, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.3 days and aggregates up to 134mm (5.28") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of March in Nancy, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 19:04 CET.

Sunshine

In Nancy, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In March, in Nancy, the average high-temperature is 9.8°C (49.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.9°C (35.4°F).

In Nancy, France, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

In Nancy, France, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation.

In March, in Nancy, France, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout March, 16mm (0.63") of snow is accumulated.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, in Nancy, France, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 19:04 CET.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Nancy, France, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Nancy, France

  • Average high temperature in March: 9.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 1.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Nancy, France

  • Average pressure in March: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Nancy, France

  • Average wind speed in March: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Nancy, France

  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Nancy, France

  • Average rainfall in March: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (30mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Nancy, France

  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Nancy, France

  • Average snowfall in March: 16mm

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

Average snowfall days in March
Nancy, France

  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Nancy, France

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Nancy, France

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Nancy, 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
Nancy, France

  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Nancy, France

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

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