March weather forecast
Uummannaq, Greenland

March, while still cold, signals a change in climate. Temperatures gradually increase from the harsh lows of February, although the environment remains firmly within the grip of winter. With over 11.7 daylight hours, dramatic changes in daylight become evident. Humidity levels remain rather stable, very much similar to February's precipitation levels. The March weather encourages the city's natural winter beauty while invoking an anticipatory sense of impending spring.

Temperature

The arrival of March denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still frigid cold -11°C (12.2°F) from February's -12°C (10.4°F). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to an arctic cold -17°C (1.4°F) in March.

Rainfall

During March, Uummannaq regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. During the entire year, Uummannaq aggregates up to 198mm (7.8") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Uummannaq, the average seawater temperature in March is -1.4°C (29.5°F).
Note: In the practice of swimming, this situation poses immediate risks to life. Losing control over breathing is immediate, thereby making clear thinking near impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to restrict thermal loss.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:54 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 20:35 -02.