March
Weather in March
Temperature
Sitia registers an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 16°C (60.8°F) with the arrival of March, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. In the month of March, Sitia experiences an average low-temperature of 10°C (50°F).Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout March, 76mm (2.99") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68 rainfall days, and 616mm (24.25") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
The months with the coldest seawater in Sitia, Greece, are February and March, with an average sea temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F).Note: For the majority, swimming in water with a temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) is not enjoyable. The difficulty in managing breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:36 EET.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine is 6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sitia is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Average temperature in March
Sitia, Greece
- Average high temperature in March: 16°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (28°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (15°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 10°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (21°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (9°C).
Average rainfall in March
Sitia, Greece
- Average rainfall in March: 76mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (130mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Sitia, Greece
- Average rainfall days in March: 8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (12 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (1 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Sitia, Greece
- Average sea temperature in March: 16.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (16.8°C).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sitia, Greece
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 13h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h).
Average UV index in March
Sitia, Greece
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
