March weather forecast
Shionada, Japan

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a cold month in Shionada, Japan, with an average temperature ranging between min -4.1°C (24.6°F) and max 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Temperature

The shift into March is characterized by a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's cold 1.1°C (34°F) to a still icy 5.8°C (42.4°F). In the month of March, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of -4.1°C (24.6°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Shionada, Japan, during March, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 193.2 rainfall days, and 926mm (36.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Shionada, in March, snow falls for 14.4 days, with typically accumulated 242mm (9.53") of snow. In Shionada, during the entire year, snow falls for 77.1 days and aggregates up to 965mm (37.99") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:07 JST.

Sunshine

In Shionada, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Shionada during March?
The high-temperature during March is 5.8°C (42.4°F) and the low-temperature is -4.1°C (24.6°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.
How much does it rain in March?
In March, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout March, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in March?
In Shionada, in March, during 14.4 snowfall days, 242mm (9.53") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Shionada?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:07 JST.
How many hours of sunshine does Shionada have in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.
What is the UV index intensity in March?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Shionada, Japan
  • Average high temperature in March: 5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Shionada, Japan
  • Average pressure in March: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Shionada, Japan
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Shionada, Japan
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and September (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Shionada, Japan
  • Average rainfall in March: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (137mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (43mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Shionada, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (13.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shionada, Japan
  • Average snowfall in March: 242mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (276mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Shionada, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shionada, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shionada, Japan
  • Average sunshine days in March: 7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Shionada, Japan
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Shionada, Japan
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in March
Shionada, Japan
  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August, September and October (6km).

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