March weather forecast
Patea, New Zealand

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Patea, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 12.8°C (55°F) and 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Temperature

As February turns into March, the average high-temperatures rest at a comfortable 19.9°C (67.8°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month. During March, the temperature in Patea, New Zealand, tends to dip to an average of 12.8°C (55°F) at night.

Humidity

In Patea, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Patea, New Zealand, during March, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176 rainfall days, and 634mm (24.96") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through July, September through December are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In March, the average sea temperature is 18.7°C (65.7°F).
Note: For most individuals, swimming in 18.7°C (65.7°F) is not a pleasurable activity. Breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature declines below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In Patea, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:16 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Patea is 7.8h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Patea. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Patea in March?

The high-temperature in Patea during March is 19.9°C (67.8°F) and the low-temperature is 12.8°C (55°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Patea?

The average relative humidity in March in Patea is 78%.

How much does it rain in Patea in March?

In Patea, in March, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Patea?

January through July, September through December are months without snowfall.

What is the sea water temperature in March in Patea?

In Patea, the average seawater temperature in March is 18.7°C (65.7°F). Swimming in 18.7°C (65.7°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

How many hours of daylight does Patea have in March?

In Patea, the average day length in March is 12h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Patea?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Patea, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:16 pm NZDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Patea have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Patea, New Zealand, is 7.8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Patea?

The months with the highest UV index in Patea, New Zealand, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in March in Patea?

In Patea, New Zealand, 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
Patea, New Zealand

Average temperature in March - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 19.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (7.2°C).

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Average pressure in March
Patea, New Zealand

Average pressure in March - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1018.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Patea, New Zealand

Average wind speed in March - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 14.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14.6km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Patea, New Zealand

Average humidity in March - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Patea, New Zealand

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (30mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Patea, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in March - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Patea, New Zealand

Average snowfall in March - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in March
Patea, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in March - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Patea, New Zealand

Average sea temperature in March - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in March: 18.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (13.2°C).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Patea, New Zealand

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Patea, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Patea, New Zealand

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

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Patea, New Zealand

Average UV index in March - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Patea, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in March - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in March
Patea, New Zealand

Average visibility in March - Patea, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (9km).

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