March weather forecastEssen, Germany
March
Weather in March
March marks the transition from winter to spring in Essen, with an evident increase in temperature. The month sees a significant decrease in snowfall to 3mm (0.12"), indicating the end of the snow season. The city basks in an extended span of sunlight, hinting at the forthcoming sunnier weather. The increased daylight does not only illustrate spring's arrival but also brings a noticeable reduction in humidity levels, making the weather more pleasant.Temperature
March introduces a marginal temperature uplift in Essen, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's icy 5.6°C (42.1°F) to a chilly 9.9°C (49.8°F). In the month of March, Essen's average low-temperature falls to a wintry 2.8°C (37°F).Humidity
In Essen, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In March, in Essen, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated. In Essen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.7 days and collects up to 149mm (5.87") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Essen, Germany. During 1.1 snowfall days, in March, Essen aggregates 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Essen, Germany, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.1 days and aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Essen, Germany, is 11h and 55min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 19:03 CET.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine is 5.7h.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: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Essen, Germany
- Average high temperature in March: 9.9°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 2.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).
Average pressure in March
Essen, Germany
- Average pressure in March: 1016.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Essen, Germany
- Average wind speed in March: 14.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9km/h).
Average humidity in March
Essen, Germany
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Essen, Germany
- Average rainfall in March: 15mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (17mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (6mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Essen, Germany
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Essen, Germany
- Average snowfall in March: 3mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Essen, Germany
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Essen, Germany
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Essen, Germany
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (15.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Essen, Germany
- 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
Essen, Germany
- Average cloud cover in March: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in March
Essen, Germany
- Average visibility in March: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
