March weather forecast
Burkes Pass, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a cool month in Burkes Pass, New Zealand, with an average temperature varying between 5.2°C (41.4°F) and 12.1°C (53.8°F).

Temperature

As Burkes Pass welcomes March, the average high-temperature records at a cool 12.1°C (53.8°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. March nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a cold 5.2°C (41.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Burkes Pass, during March, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 130mm (5.12") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139 rainfall days, and 1917mm (75.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. The month with the least snowfall is March, when snow falls for 1.7 days and typically aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 7:29 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 12.1°C (53.8°F) and 5.2°C (41.4°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in March?
In Burkes Pass, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.
How many days does it rain in March?
In Burkes Pass, in March, during 13.1 rainfall days, 130mm (5.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow?
The month with the least snowfall is March, when snow falls for 1.7 days and typically aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of snow.
How much does it snow in March?
In Burkes Pass, New Zealand, in March, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 31mm (1.22") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In March, the average day length in Burkes Pass is 12h and 23min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 7:29 pm NZDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Burkes Pass have in March?
The average sunshine duration in March is 7.7h.
What is the UV index reading in March?
In Burkes Pass, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Burkes Pass, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Burkes Pass, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 12.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (13.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (2.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 5.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-3.3°C).

Average pressure in March - Burkes Pass, New Zealand
Average pressure in March
Burkes Pass, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1017.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Burkes Pass, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Burkes Pass, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in March - Burkes Pass, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Burkes Pass, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and October (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (83%).

Average rainfall in March - Burkes Pass, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Burkes Pass, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 130mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (233mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (106mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Burkes Pass, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Burkes Pass, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in March - Burkes Pass, New Zealand
Average snowfall in March
Burkes Pass, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in March: 31mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (1245mm).
The month with the least snowfall is March (31mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Burkes Pass, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in March
Burkes Pass, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is February (0.9 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March - Burkes Pass, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Burkes Pass, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (10.5 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 1).

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

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March - Burkes Pass, New Zealand
Average visibility in March
Burkes Pass, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).

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