March weather forecastJoetsu, Japan

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Joetsu, Japan, with an average temperature ranging between max 7°C (44.6°F) and min 0.9°C (33.6°F).

Temperature

Joetsu observes a slight ascent in average high-temperatures during March, adjusting from an icy 3.4°C (38.1°F) in February to a chilly 7°C (44.6°F). During March, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 0.9°C (33.6°F) at night.

Humidity

In Joetsu, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Joetsu, during March, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of precipitation. In Joetsu, Japan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.6 days and collects up to 1190mm (46.85") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Joetsu, Japan. In March, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout March, 154mm (6.06") of snow is accumulated. In Joetsu, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 1229mm (48.39") of snow.

Sea temperature

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 10.3°C (50.5°F).
Note: Immersing oneself in 10.3°C (50.5°F) at sub-10°C (14°F) temperatures is a recipe for harsh cold shock and quickened breathing unless adequately equipped.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Joetsu, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:08 JST.

Sunshine

In Joetsu, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 7°C (44.6°F) and 0.9°C (33.6°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

In March, in Joetsu, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout March, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, in Joetsu, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout March, 154mm (6.06") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the coldest seawater in Joetsu is March, with an average sea temperature of 10.3°C (50.5°F).

In March, the average sea temperature in Joetsu is 10.3°C (50.5°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.

In Joetsu, Japan, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:08 JST.

In Joetsu, Japan, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
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Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Joetsu, Japan

  • Average high temperature in March: 7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 0.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-1.9°C).

Average pressure in March
Joetsu, Japan

  • Average pressure in March: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1019.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Joetsu, Japan

  • Average wind speed in March: 12.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (15.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in March
Joetsu, Japan

  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Joetsu, Japan

  • Average rainfall in March: 88mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (142mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (57mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Joetsu, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Joetsu, Japan

  • Average snowfall in March: 154mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (466mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Joetsu, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Joetsu, Japan

  • Average sea temperature in March: 10.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (10.3°C).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Joetsu, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Joetsu, Japan

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Joetsu, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Joetsu, Japan

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are October and November (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).