March weather forecastOtawara, Japan

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Otawara, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 8.8°C (47.8°F) and an average low of 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Temperature

The coming of March brings a minor shift in Otawara's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's cold 4.9°C (40.8°F) to a frosty 8.8°C (47.8°F). During the month of March, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Otawara are January, March through May and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Otawara, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Otawara, there are 178.7 rainfall days, and 956mm (37.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Otawara, in March, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 46mm (1.81") of snow. Throughout the year, in Otawara, there are 19.6 snowfall days, and 255mm (10.04") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Otawara is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 18:01 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Otawara in March has an average high-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 0.3°C (32.5°F).

January, March through May and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

The average relative humidity in March in Otawara is 72%.

In Otawara, Japan, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation.

In March, in Otawara, Japan, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout March, 46mm (1.81") of snow is accumulated.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 18:01 JST.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Otawara, Japan.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Otawara is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Otawara, Japan

  • Average high temperature in March: 8.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.5°C).

Average pressure in March
Otawara, Japan

  • Average pressure in March: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Otawara, Japan

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Otawara, Japan

  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, May and December (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Otawara, Japan

  • Average rainfall in March: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (140mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (28mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Otawara, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Otawara, Japan

  • Average snowfall in March: 46mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (88mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Otawara, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Otawara, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Otawara, Japan

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Otawara, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Otawara, Japan

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (8km).