March weather forecast
Ongarue, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Ongarue, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.7°C (45.9°F) and max 17.8°C (64°F).

Temperature

March's onset records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 17.8°C (64°F), a near match to February's 19.8°C (67.6°F). Throughout the month of March, the average temperature dips to a chilly 7.7°C (45.9°F) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 83%.

Rainfall

In Ongarue, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171 rainfall days, and 712mm (28.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through November are months with snowfall in Ongarue, New Zealand. March is the first month it typically snows. Throughout March, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Ongarue, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.4 days and aggregates up to 851mm (33.5") of snow.

Daylight

In Ongarue, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of March in Ongarue, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:13 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ongarue are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Ongarue?
In Ongarue, 17.8°C (64°F) is the average high-temperature and 7.7°C (45.9°F) is the average low-temperature during March.
What is the average humidity in March in Ongarue?
In Ongarue, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.
How much does it rain in Ongarue in March?
In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it start to snow in Ongarue?
March is the first month it typically snows in Ongarue. Throughout March, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Ongarue have in March?
In Ongarue, New Zealand, the average day length in March is 12h and 20min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Ongarue?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ongarue, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:13 pm NZDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Ongarue have in March?
In Ongarue, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.4h.
When is the highest UV index in Ongarue?
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Ongarue.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Ongarue?
In Ongarue, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March - Ongarue, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Ongarue, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 17.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (19.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 7.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.1°C).

Average pressure in March - Ongarue, New Zealand
Average pressure in March
Ongarue, 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 (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Ongarue, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Ongarue, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in March - Ongarue, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Ongarue, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (79%).

Average rainfall in March - Ongarue, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Ongarue, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Ongarue, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Ongarue, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in March - Ongarue, New Zealand
Average snowfall in March
Ongarue, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in March: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (221mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Ongarue, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in March
Ongarue, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (6.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is February (0 days).

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March - Ongarue, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Ongarue, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March - Ongarue, New Zealand
Average UV index in March
Ongarue, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March - Ongarue, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in March
Ongarue, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in March - Ongarue, New Zealand
Average visibility in March
Ongarue, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (7km).

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