March weather forecast
Paerata, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

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

Temperature

Paerata's shift into March sets the average high-temperature at a still pleasant 21.1°C (70°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from February's 22.7°C (72.9°F). March witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F).

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 is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:15 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In Paerata, the average sunshine in March 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. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?
During March, Paerata experiences an average high-temperature of 21.1°C (70°F) and a low-temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.
What is the driest month?
March is the month with the least rainfall in Paerata. Rain falls for 12.4 days and accumulates 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in March?
In Paerata, in March, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Paerata have in March?
In Paerata, the average day length in March is 12h and 20min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:15 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.3h.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Paerata?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March - Paerata, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Paerata, 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 - Paerata, New Zealand
Average pressure in March
Paerata, 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 - Paerata, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Paerata, 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 - Paerata, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Paerata, 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 - Paerata, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Paerata, 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 - Paerata, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Paerata, 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 - Paerata, New Zealand
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Paerata, 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 42min).

  • 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 - Paerata, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Paerata, 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 - Paerata, New Zealand
Average UV index in March
Paerata, 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 - Paerata, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in March
Paerata, 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 - Paerata, New Zealand
Average visibility in March
Paerata, 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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