March weather forecast
Haast, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

As the season progresses from February to March, there is a slight decrease in temperatures, signaling the setting in of the autumn season. Rainfall remains at 6.3", not significantly different from February, indicating persistent conditions. The frequency of sunshine during the day and its corresponding hours slightly decrease, making a slow yet noticeable transition towards the colder months. Although still in the higher bracket, humidity dips ever so slightly in March. As a result, days might feel a little less muggy than in the previous months.

Temperature

March commences in Haast with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 61°F, showing little deviation from February's 62.6°F. Throughout the month of March, the average temperature dips to a chilly 49.5°F at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Haast is 81%.

Rainfall

In Haast, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 6.3" of accumulated precipitation. In Haast, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.5 days and collects up to 76.81" of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through July, September through December are months without snowfall in Haast.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Haast is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of March, in Haast, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 7:36 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Haast. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Haast?
During March, Haast experiences an average high-temperature of 61°F and a low-temperature of 49.5°F.
What is the average humidity in March in Haast?
In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.
How many days does it rain in March in Haast?
In Haast, during March, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.3" of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Haast?
In Haast, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.
What is the average length of the day in March in Haast?
In March, the average day length in Haast, New Zealand, is 12h and 23min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Haast?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 7:36 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in March in Haast?
The average sunshine duration in March in Haast is 6.8h.
When is the highest UV index in Haast?
The months with the highest UV index in Haast, New Zealand, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Haast?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Haast, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 61°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (62.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 49.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (39.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Haast, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Haast, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Haast, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Haast, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 6.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (7.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (3.78").

Average rainfall days in March
Haast, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (12.2 days).

Average snowfall days in March
Haast, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Haast, 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: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Haast, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (12.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Haast, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Haast, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Haast, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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