March weather forecast
Newton, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Newton, is still a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.3°C (61.3°F) and an average high of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

Newton's shift into March is marked by a subtle change to a still agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F) from February's 22.6°C (72.7°F) in temperature. Night temperatures during March experience a slight downturn, averaging a refreshing 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Humidity

January through March and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Newton.

Rainfall

In Newton, in March, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.5 rainfall days, and 625mm (24.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Newton, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of March, in Newton, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:16 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. 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: A typical high UV index of 5 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Newton?
The average high-temperature, in March, in Newton, is 21.3°C (70.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 16.3°C (61.3°F).
What is the least humid month in Newton?
January through March and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Newton, New Zealand.
What is the average humidity in March in Newton?
The average relative humidity in March in Newton, New Zealand, is 77%.
How much does it rain in Newton in March?
In Newton, New Zealand, during March, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in March in Newton?
In Newton, New Zealand, the average day length in March is 12h and 20min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Newton?
On the first day of March in Newton, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:16 pm NZDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Newton have in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration in Newton, New Zealand, is 7.5h.
When is the highest UV index in Newton?
January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Newton, New Zealand.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Newton?
In Newton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March - Newton, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Newton, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 21.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 16.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.4°C).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and September (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Newton, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Newton, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 14.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in March - Newton, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Newton, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March - Newton, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Newton, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (34mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Newton, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Newton, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March - Newton, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Newton, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7.7 days).

Average UV index in March - Newton, New Zealand
Average UV index in March
Newton, 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 month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March - Newton, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in March
Newton, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March - Newton, New Zealand
Average visibility in March
Newton, 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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