March weather forecast
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

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Weather in March

March brings the first whisper of spring in Leeuwarden. The weather gears towards milder conditions, but persistent clouds hinder the sun's attempts to break through. Yet spells of sunshine double and daylight hours increase by about two hours. However, the fluctuating temperatures underscore the transition from winter to spring. A significant drop in snowfall, to 2mm (0.08"), solidifies the creeping in of spring's milder weather.

Temperature

The advent of March presents an average high-temperature of a frosty 7.8°C (46°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. Leeuwarden's average temperature throughout the nights in March exhibits a minor decrease from daytime highs, stabilizing at a wintry 3.8°C (38.8°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, is 81%.

Rainfall

In Leeuwarden, in March, during 12 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Leeuwarden, there are 188.1 rainfall days, and 390mm (15.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Leeuwarden. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Leeuwarden aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Leeuwarden, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.8 days and aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Leeuwarden is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 19:10 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Leeuwarden is 6.2h.

UV index

In Leeuwarden, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Leeuwarden in March?

The high-temperature in Leeuwarden during March is 7.8°C (46°F) and the low-temperature is 3.8°C (38.8°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Leeuwarden?

In March, the average relative humidity in Leeuwarden is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March in Leeuwarden?

In Leeuwarden, in March, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 20mm (0.79") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Leeuwarden?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Leeuwarden aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Leeuwarden?

In March, the average day length in Leeuwarden is 11h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Leeuwarden?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, in Leeuwarden, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 19:10 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Leeuwarden have in March?

In Leeuwarden, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Leeuwarden?

In Leeuwarden, Netherlands, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Average temperature in March - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in March: 7.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 3.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

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Average pressure in March
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Average pressure in March - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in March: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Average wind speed in March - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in March: 21.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Average humidity in March - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (79%).

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Average rainfall in March
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Average rainfall in March - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in March: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in March - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Average snowfall in March - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in March: 2mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in March
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in March - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in March - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Average UV index in March - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Average cloud cover in March - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in March
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Average visibility in March - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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

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