March weather forecast
Macetown, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also a moderate month in Macetown, New Zealand, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.8°C (40.6°F) and 15°C (59°F).

Temperature

Macetown's weather in March indicates an average high-temperature of a moderate 15°C (59°F), nearly consistent with the 17°C (62.6°F) of February. An average nighttime temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F) is witnessed throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Macetown, New Zealand, is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 7:36 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In Macetown, New Zealand, the average sunshine in March is 7.9h.

UV index

In Macetown, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Macetown?
The high-temperature, in March, in Macetown, records 15°C (59°F), while the low-temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Macetown?
In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.
How many days does it rain in March in Macetown?
In Macetown, New Zealand, in March, during 15.1 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it start to snow in Macetown?
March is the first month it typically snows in Macetown, New Zealand. Throughout March, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Macetown have in March?
In Macetown, the average day length in March is 12h and 24min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Macetown?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Macetown, New Zealand, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 7:36 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in March in Macetown?
In March, the average sunshine duration in Macetown, New Zealand, is 7.9h.
What is the UV index reading in March in Macetown?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Macetown, New Zealand, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Macetown, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Macetown, 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 - Macetown, New Zealand
Average pressure in March
Macetown, 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 - Macetown, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Macetown, 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 - Macetown, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Macetown, 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 - Macetown, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Macetown, 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 - Macetown, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Macetown, 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 - Macetown, New Zealand
Average snowfall in March
Macetown, 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 - Macetown, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in March
Macetown, 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 - Macetown, New Zealand
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Macetown, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
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 - Macetown, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Macetown, 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 - Macetown, New Zealand
Average UV index in March
Macetown, 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 - Macetown, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in March
Macetown, 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 - Macetown, New Zealand
Average visibility in March
Macetown, 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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