March weather forecastIshikari, Japan

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ishikari, is an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 1.3°C (34.3°F) and -4.8°C (23.4°F).

Temperature

In March, the meteorological conditions subtly change with the average high-temperature edging from a freezing cold -2.5°C (27.5°F) in February to a wintry 1.3°C (34.3°F). Ishikari experiences a mean temperature of -4.8°C (23.4°F) during March nights.

Humidity

In Ishikari, the average relative humidity in March is 85%.

Rainfall

In Ishikari, in March, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ishikari, there are 169.9 rainfall days, and 854mm (33.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ishikari, Japan, in March, during 19.2 snowfall days, 214mm (8.43") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ishikari, Japan, there are 111.1 snowfall days, and 1455mm (57.28") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: Dipping into 5.3°C (41.5°F) below 10°C (50°F) needs protective wear, or you'd face cold shock and breathing issues swiftly. Meanwhile, a slight swim around 13°C (55.4°F) feels cold to the bone.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Ishikari, Japan, is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:23. On the last day of March, in Ishikari, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 17:59 JST.

Sunshine

In Ishikari, the average sunshine in March is 4.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Ishikari is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March leads to these advisories:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 1.3°C (34.3°F) and -4.8°C (23.4°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in March in Ishikari, Japan, is 85%.

In Ishikari, in March, during 11.2 rainfall days, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Ishikari, in March, snow falls for 19.2 days, with typically accumulated 214mm (8.43") of snow.

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F), are months with the coldest seawater.

In Ishikari, the average seawater temperature in March is 5.3°C (41.5°F). Swimming in 5.3°C (41.5°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

The average day length in March in Ishikari is 11h and 56min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:23. On the last day of the month, in Ishikari, Japan, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 17:59 JST.

In Ishikari, Japan, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Ishikari is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Ishikari, Japan

  • Average high temperature in March: 1.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (17°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-8.5°C).

Average pressure in March
Ishikari, Japan

  • Average pressure in March: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Ishikari, Japan

  • Average wind speed in March: 14.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Ishikari, Japan

  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Ishikari, Japan

  • Average rainfall in March: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (123mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (45mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Ishikari, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ishikari, Japan

  • Average snowfall in March: 214mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (377mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Ishikari, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in March: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (27.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Ishikari, Japan

  • Average sea temperature in March: 5.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (21.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (5.3°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ishikari, Japan

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are May and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ishikari, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (2.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Ishikari, Japan

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Ishikari, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in March: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Ishikari, Japan

  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (7km).