Weather in March
March ushers in a noteworthy change in the weather of Kópavogur, as the city witnesses an upswing in temperatures and daylight. With sea temperatures warming slightly to reach 5.1°C (41.2°F), the first whispers of spring begin to permeate the city's atmosphere. Coinciding with these noticeable modifications in temperature, daylight length blossoms from the 8.6 hours in February, gifting residents with considerably longer days. March’s improving weather characteristics act as a stepping-stone towards the warmer weather of the coming months.
Note: Swimming in 5.1°C (41.2°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
On the first day of March in Kópavogur, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 20:16 GMT.
[Resources]Sea temperature
March is the month with the coldest seawater in Kópavogur, with an average sea temperature of 5.1°C (41.2°F).Note: Swimming in 5.1°C (41.2°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
Daylight
In Kópavogur, Iceland, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 49min.On the first day of March in Kópavogur, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 20:16 GMT.
Frequently asked questions
What is the month with the coldest sea water in Kópavogur?
With an average sea temperature of 5.1°C (41.2°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Kópavogur.
How cold is the water in March in Kópavogur?
In March, the average sea temperature in Kópavogur, Iceland, is 5.1°C (41.2°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.
What is the average length of the day in March in Kópavogur?
In Kópavogur, the average day length in March is 11h and 49min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Kópavogur?
On the first day of March in Kópavogur, sunrise is at 08:32 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 20:16 GMT.
Average sea temperature in March
Kópavogur, Iceland
- Average sea temperature in March: 5.1°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.1°C).
Average daylight in March
Kópavogur, Iceland
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 24min).
Kópavogur, Iceland
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