March weather forecast
Essen, Netherlands

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Essen, Netherlands, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.1°C (37.6°F) and 9.9°C (49.8°F).

Temperature

As Essen transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from a wintry 5.8°C (42.4°F) in February to a chilly 9.9°C (49.8°F). During the month of March, an average temperature of 3.1°C (37.6°F) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Essen, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Essen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.2 days and collects up to 217mm (8.54") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Essen. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Essen aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, in Essen, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 41mm (1.61") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 19:09 CET.

Sunshine

In Essen, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Essen?
The high-temperature in Essen during March is 9.9°C (49.8°F) and the low-temperature is 3.1°C (37.6°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Essen?
In Essen, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.
How much does it rain in Essen in March?
In Essen, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the last month it snows in Essen?
March is the last month it regularly snows in Essen, Netherlands. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Essen aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Essen have in March?
In Essen, the average day length in March is 11h and 54min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Essen?
On the first day of March in Essen, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 19:09 CET.
How long on average sun shines in March in Essen?
The average sunshine duration in March in Essen is 5.8h.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Essen?
In Essen, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Essen, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in March: 9.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 3.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Essen, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in March: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Essen, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in March: 16km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (12km/h).

Average humidity in March
Essen, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Essen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in March: 16mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (26mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (10mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Essen, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Essen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in March: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (18mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Essen, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3 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
Essen, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Essen, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Essen, Netherlands
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Essen, Netherlands
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in March
Essen, Netherlands
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

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

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