March weather forecastSelfoss, Iceland
March
Weather in March
March brings a slight improvement in temperatures in Selfoss compared to the freezing cold January and February, with the highest temperature increasing to 2.7°C (36.9°F). Noteworthy is the increase in snowfall to 220mm (8.66") making it the month with the highest snowfall in the year. Visitors can enjoy indoor activities as the locale remains predominantly cold and snowy. The incremental improvement in the weather conditions indicates the transition from harsh winter to more pliable spring-like conditions. Despite the slight increase in temperature, warm clothing remains vital to ward off the cold.Temperature
March is marked by an average high-temperature of a still cold 2.7°C (36.9°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Selfoss's nighttime temperatures in March display a slight drop from daytime highs, averaging to a freezing cold -0.8°C (30.6°F).Humidity
In Selfoss, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Selfoss, in March, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 117mm (4.61") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 208.7 rainfall days, and 1105mm (43.5") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 220mm (8.66") of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 49min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 20:12 GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 4.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Selfoss, Iceland
- Average high temperature in March: 2.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (13.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (1.5°C).
- Average low temperature in March: -0.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-1.9°C).
Average pressure in March
Selfoss, Iceland
- Average pressure in March: 1003.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (996.8mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Selfoss, Iceland
- Average wind speed in March: 23.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (24.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.7km/h).
Average humidity in March
Selfoss, Iceland
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and September (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Selfoss, Iceland
- Average rainfall in March: 117mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (142mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (45mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Selfoss, Iceland
- Average rainfall days in March: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (14.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Selfoss, Iceland
- Average snowfall in March: 220mm
The month with the highest snowfall is March (220mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Selfoss, Iceland
- Average snowfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Selfoss, Iceland
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Selfoss, Iceland
- Average sunshine days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Selfoss, Iceland
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Selfoss, Iceland
- Average cloud cover in March: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and August (Cloud cover 59).
Average visibility in March
Selfoss, Iceland
- Average visibility in March: 8km
The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).
