March weather forecast
Mercer, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Mercer, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.8°C (60.4°F) and max 21.1°C (70°F).

Temperature

March's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 21.1°C (70°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. An average temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F) is recorded in Mercer during the nights in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 12.4 days and accumulates 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Mercer is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of March, in Mercer, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:15 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Mercer. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during March leads to these advisories:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Mercer?
The high-temperature, in March, in Mercer, is 21.1°C (70°F), while the low-temperature averages to 15.8°C (60.4°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Mercer?
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.
What is the driest month in Mercer?
The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 12.4 days and typically collects 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in March in Mercer?
In March, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout March, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Mercer have in March?
In March, the average day length is 12h and 20min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Mercer?
On the first day of March in Mercer, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:15 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in March in Mercer?
In March, the average sunshine duration in Mercer is 7.3h.
When is the highest UV index in Mercer?
January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Mercer, New Zealand.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Mercer?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March - Mercer, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Mercer, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 21.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 15.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.8°C).

Average pressure in March - Mercer, New Zealand
Average pressure in March
Mercer, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1018.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Mercer, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Mercer, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 14.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (18.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in March - Mercer, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Mercer, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March - Mercer, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Mercer, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (31mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Mercer, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Mercer, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March - Mercer, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Mercer, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.1 days).

Average UV index in March - Mercer, New Zealand
Average UV index in March
Mercer, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 5

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

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

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in March - Mercer, New Zealand
Average visibility in March
Mercer, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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

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