March weather forecast
Opua, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

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

Temperature

March's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 21.5°C (70.7°F), subtly varied from February's 22.8°C (73°F). Opua usually reports an average low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F) during the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Opua is 80%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Opua, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:10 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

The average sunshine in March is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in March interprets into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Opua in March?
An average high-temperature, in March, in Opua, 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 Opua?
In Opua, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.
How much does it rain in Opua in March?
In March, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Opua have in March?
In Opua, New Zealand, the average day length in March is 12h and 19min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Opua?
On the first day of March in Opua, sunrise is at 7:10 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.
How long on average sun shines in March in Opua?
The average sunshine duration in March is 7.4h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Opua?
The months with the highest UV index in Opua, New Zealand, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index reading in March in Opua?
In Opua, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Opua, 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
Opua, 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
Opua, 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
Opua, 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
Opua, 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
Opua, 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
Opua, 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
Opua, 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
Opua, 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
Opua, 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
Opua, 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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