March weather forecastSakai, Japan

March

Weather in March

March witnesses a transition from the snowy winter days to a warmer climate. Snowfall reduces drastically to a mere 6mm (0.24"), appearing for merely 1.3 days in the month. The arrival of spring is typically marked by warming temperatures and dwindling snowfall. Days become slightly longer, giving residents and travelers more daylight to explore the city. Overall, March can be considered as a month of weather transition in Sakai.

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a chilly 8.7°C (47.7°F) to a cool 12.3°C (54.1°F). In the month of March, Sakai's average low-temperature falls to a cold 4.7°C (40.5°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout March, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sakai, there are 149 rainfall days, and 436mm (17.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Sakai. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in March, Sakai aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.9 snowfall days, and 82mm (3.23") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

March is the month with the coldest seawater in Sakai, with an average sea temperature of 13.9°C (57°F).
Note: Entering waters of 13.9°C (57°F) is life-endangering. A mere moment in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels piercing cold, and below 10°C (50°F) it can lead to immediate cold shock and cessation of breathing control, depending on body resilience.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:18 JST.

Sunshine

In Sakai, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

In Sakai, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Sakai, is 12.3°C (54.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 4.7°C (40.5°F).

In Sakai, Japan, the average relative humidity in March is 70%.

In Sakai, in March, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in March, Sakai aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow.

March is the month with the coldest seawater in Sakai, with an average sea temperature of 13.9°C (57°F).

In Sakai, Japan, in March, the average water temperature is 13.9°C (57°F). Swimming in 13.9°C (57°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.

The average day length in March in Sakai is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:18 JST.

In Sakai, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.

In Sakai, Japan, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Sakai, Japan

  • Average high temperature in March: 12.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 4.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.2°C).

Average pressure in March
Sakai, Japan

  • Average pressure in March: 1017.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Sakai, Japan

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Sakai, Japan

  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Sakai, Japan

  • Average rainfall in March: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (20mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Sakai, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sakai, Japan

  • Average snowfall in March: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (35mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Sakai, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Sakai, Japan

  • Average sea temperature in March: 13.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (27.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (13.9°C).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sakai, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Sakai, Japan

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Sakai, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Sakai, Japan

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).