March weather forecast
Maungatapere, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Maungatapere, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.9°C (60.6°F) and 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

With the advent of March, Maungatapere's high-temperatures adjust to a still agreeable 21.5°C (70.7°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Throughout the month of March, Maungatapere witnesses an average low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Maungatapere, in March, during 13 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Maungatapere, there are 154 rainfall days, and 536mm (21.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:19 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Maungatapere is 7.4h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Maungatapere. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Maungatapere in March?
In March, in Maungatapere, the average high-temperature is 21.5°C (70.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.9°C (60.6°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Maungatapere?
The average relative humidity in March in Maungatapere, New Zealand, is 80%.
How much does it rain in Maungatapere in March?
In Maungatapere, New Zealand, in March, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in March in Maungatapere?
In Maungatapere, New Zealand, the average day length in March is 12h and 19min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Maungatapere?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Maungatapere, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:19 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in March in Maungatapere?
In March, the average sunshine duration in Maungatapere is 7.4h.
When is the highest UV index in Maungatapere?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Maungatapere.
What is the UV index reading in March in Maungatapere?
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Maungatapere is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Maungatapere, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 21.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 15.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Maungatapere, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1018.1mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and April (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1015mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Maungatapere, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 13.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13km/h).

Average humidity in March
Maungatapere, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Maungatapere, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (26mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Maungatapere, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Maungatapere, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Maungatapere, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Maungatapere, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Maungatapere, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May and June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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