March weather forecastPetten, Netherlands

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Petten, Netherlands, with an average temperature ranging between min 4.8°C (40.6°F) and max 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Temperature

Petten's weather in March, with an average high-temperature of a frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F), subtly shifts from February's 5.7°C (42.3°F). Petten records a negligible downturn from daytime temperatures, averaging a low of 4.8°C (40.6°F) in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Petten is 82%.

Rainfall

In Petten, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Petten, there are 186.9 rainfall days, and 393mm (15.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Petten are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Petten aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Petten, Netherlands, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.1 days and aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Petten is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 19:14 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Petten, Netherlands, is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Petten, is 6.8°C (44.2°F), while the average low-temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F).

In March, the average relative humidity in Petten, Netherlands, is 82%.

In Petten, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation.

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Petten aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

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

On the first day of March in Petten, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 19:14 CET.

The average sunshine duration in March in Petten, Netherlands, is 6.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Petten, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in March: 6.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (5.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.5°C).

Average pressure in March
Petten, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in March: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Petten, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in March: 26.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (33.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (21.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Petten, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Petten, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in March: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (13mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Petten, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Petten, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in March: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Petten, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Petten, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Petten, 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
Petten, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

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 40).

Average visibility in March
Petten, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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