March weather forecast
Athol, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Athol, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.8°C (40.6°F) and 15°C (59°F).

Temperature

The beginning of March records an average high-temperature of a mild 15°C (59°F), marking a negligible difference from February's 17°C (62.6°F). During the nights in March, Athol observes an average low-temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Humidity

In Athol, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Athol, in March, during 15.1 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Athol, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.7 days and collects up to 617mm (24.29") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Athol are March through November. March is the first month it typically snows in Athol. Throughout March, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.1 snowfall days, and 223mm (8.78") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Athol is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of March in Athol, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 7:37 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Athol is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Athol?
The high-temperature during March is 15°C (59°F) and the low-temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Athol?
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.
How many days does it rain in March in Athol?
In Athol, in March, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it start to snow in Athol?
March is the first month it typically snows in Athol, New Zealand. Throughout March, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in March in Athol?
The average day length in March in Athol is 12h and 25min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Athol?
On the first day of March in Athol, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 7:37 pm NZDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Athol have in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration in Athol is 7.9h.
How high is the UV index in March in Athol?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Athol is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March - Athol, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Athol, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 15°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (6.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.4°C).

Average pressure in March - Athol, New Zealand
Average pressure in March
Athol, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Athol, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Athol, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and August (8.4km/h).

Average humidity in March - Athol, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Athol, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (76%).

Average rainfall in March - Athol, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Athol, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (29mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Athol, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Athol, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in March - Athol, New Zealand
Average snowfall in March
Athol, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in March: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (51mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Athol, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in March
Athol, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January and February (0 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Athol, New Zealand
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Athol, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March - Athol, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Athol, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).

Average UV index in March - Athol, New Zealand
Average UV index in March
Athol, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March - Athol, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in March
Athol, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in March - Athol, New Zealand
Average visibility in March
Athol, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).

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