March weather forecast
Lake Pukaki, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a fresh month in Lake Pukaki, New Zealand, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5.2°C (41.4°F) and an average high of 12.1°C (53.8°F).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an average high-temperature of a fresh 12.1°C (53.8°F), closely following the temperature pattern of February. Lake Pukaki records a mean low-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Lake Pukaki is 84%.

Rainfall

In March, in Lake Pukaki, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout March, 130mm (5.12") of precipitation is accumulated. In Lake Pukaki, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139 days and collects up to 1917mm (75.47") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Lake Pukaki. March is the month with the least snowfall in Lake Pukaki. Snow falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 31mm (1.22") of snow.

Daylight

In Lake Pukaki, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of March in Lake Pukaki, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 7:31 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.7h.

UV index

In Lake Pukaki, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Lake Pukaki?
The high-temperature, in March, in Lake Pukaki, records 12.1°C (53.8°F), while the low-temperature is 5.2°C (41.4°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Lake Pukaki?
The average relative humidity in March in Lake Pukaki, New Zealand, is 84%.
How many days does it rain in March in Lake Pukaki?
In Lake Pukaki, during March, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 130mm (5.12") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Lake Pukaki?
March is the month with the least snowfall. Snow falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 31mm (1.22") of snow.
How much does it snow in Lake Pukaki in March?
In Lake Pukaki, New Zealand, during March, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in March in Lake Pukaki?
The average day length in March in Lake Pukaki is 12h and 23min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Lake Pukaki?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lake Pukaki, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 7:31 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in March in Lake Pukaki?
In Lake Pukaki, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.7h.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Lake Pukaki?
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Lake Pukaki, New Zealand, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Lake Pukaki, 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
Lake Pukaki, 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
Lake Pukaki, 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
Lake Pukaki, 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
Lake Pukaki, 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
Lake Pukaki, 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
Lake Pukaki, 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
Lake Pukaki, 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
Lake Pukaki, 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
Lake Pukaki, 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
Lake Pukaki, 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
Lake Pukaki, 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
Lake Pukaki, 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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