March weather forecast
Otukou, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is also an enjoyable month in Otukou, New Zealand, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.8°C (64°F) and 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Otukou's average high-temperature is noted with the start of March, touching a still comfortable 17.8°C (64°F) from February's 19.8°C (67.6°F). In the month of March, an average of 7.7°C (45.9°F) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 83%.

Rainfall

In Otukou, New Zealand, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Otukou, there are 171 rainfall days, and 712mm (28.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through November are months with snowfall in Otukou, 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. Throughout the year, there are 32.4 snowfall days, and 851mm (33.5") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Otukou, New Zealand, is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 7:11 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Otukou, New Zealand. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Otukou?
The average high-temperature, in March, in Otukou, is 17.8°C (64°F), while the average low-temperature is 7.7°C (45.9°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Otukou?
The average relative humidity in March is 83%.
How much does it rain in Otukou in March?
In Otukou, New Zealand, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it start to snow in Otukou?
March is the first month it typically snows in Otukou, New Zealand. Throughout March, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in March in Otukou?
The average day length in March in Otukou, New Zealand, is 12h and 20min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Otukou?
On the first day of March in Otukou, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 7:11 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in March in Otukou?
In Otukou, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.4h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Otukou?
The months with the highest UV index in Otukou, New Zealand, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
How high is the UV index in March in Otukou?
In Otukou, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Otukou, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Otukou, 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 - Otukou, New Zealand
Average pressure in March
Otukou, 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 - Otukou, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Otukou, 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 - Otukou, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Otukou, 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 - Otukou, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Otukou, 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 - Otukou, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Otukou, 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 - Otukou, New Zealand
Average snowfall in March
Otukou, 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 - Otukou, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in March
Otukou, 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 - Otukou, New Zealand
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Otukou, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 - Otukou, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Otukou, 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 - Otukou, New Zealand
Average UV index in March
Otukou, 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 - Otukou, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in March
Otukou, 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 - Otukou, New Zealand
Average visibility in March
Otukou, 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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