March weather forecast
Húsavík, Iceland

March

Weather in March

In March, the weather eases slightly with temperatures reaching a high of -2.1°C (28.2°F), marking a slow transition to spring. This month boasts a noticeable jump in the daylight hours. Simultaneously, the frequency of snowfall days decreases, and the conditions start to feel less severe. A hallmark of this period is the maintained visibility level unchanged from February. Despite minor uplifts, caution is still encouraged against the brisk wind gusts reaching up to 25km/h (15.5mph).

Temperature

Húsavík indicates an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -2.1°C (28.2°F) in March, showing minor variation from February's -2.8°C (27°F). Húsavík's average low-temperature in March is measured at a still freezing cold -7.8°C (18°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Húsavík, Iceland, are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

In Húsavík, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. In Húsavík, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.8 days and collects up to 881mm (34.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 20.9 days. Throughout March, 394mm (15.51") of snow is accumulated. In Húsavík, during the entire year, snow falls for 122.1 days and aggregates up to 2536mm (99.84") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Húsavík, the average seawater temperature in March is 2.2°C (36°F).
Note: In the realm of swimming, this state is extremely cold, treacherous, and life-threatening. Without properly insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia develops almost immediately.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 20:02 GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?
In Húsavík, -2.1°C (28.2°F) is the average high-temperature and -7.8°C (18°F) is the average low-temperature during March.
What are the most humid months?
January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in March?
In March, the average relative humidity is 91%.
How many days does it rain in March in Húsavík?
In Húsavík, in March, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in March?
In Húsavík, in March, snow falls for 20.9 days, with typically accumulated 394mm (15.51") of snow.
What is the sea temperature in March?
In Húsavík, in March, the average water temperature is 2.2°C (36°F). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.
How many hours of daylight does Húsavík have in March?
In Húsavík, the average day length in March is 11h and 47min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 20:02 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Húsavík have in March?
The average sunshine duration in March is 3.8h.
When is the lowest UV index?
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in March?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average snowfall
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Húsavík, Iceland
Average temperature in March
Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average high temperature in March: -2.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (11.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -7.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (5.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-9.1°C).

Average pressure in March - Húsavík, Iceland
Average pressure in March
Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average pressure in March: 1004.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (998.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Húsavík, Iceland
Average wind speed in March
Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average wind speed in March: 15.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in March - Húsavík, Iceland
Average humidity in March
Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average humidity in March: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).

Average rainfall in March - Húsavík, Iceland
Average rainfall in March
Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average rainfall in March: 72mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (115mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (40mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Húsavík, Iceland
Average rainfall days in March
Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in March - Húsavík, Iceland
Average snowfall in March
Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average snowfall in March: 394mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (511mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Húsavík, Iceland
Average snowfall days in March
Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average snowfall days in March: 20.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March - Húsavík, Iceland
Average sea temperature in March
Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average sea temperature in March: 2.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (9.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (2°C).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Húsavík, Iceland
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 1h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March - Húsavík, Iceland
Average sunshine days in March
Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average sunshine days in March: 6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (8.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (5.7 days).

Average UV index in March - Húsavík, Iceland
Average UV index in March
Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March - Húsavík, Iceland
Average cloud cover in March
Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average cloud cover in March: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 62).

Average visibility in March - Húsavík, Iceland
Average visibility in March
Húsavík, Iceland
  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is June (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (7km).

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