March weather forecastLeeuwarden, Netherlands
March
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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).
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).
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).
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).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
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 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
