Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The transition from February to March sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still enjoyable 16.1°C (61°F), from a not significantly different 17.3°C (63.1°F). In Patearoa, an average nighttime temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F) is expected during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Patearoa is 81%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated. In Patearoa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189 days and collects up to 513mm (20.2") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Patearoa, snow does not fall in January through April, June, October through December.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Patearoa is 12h and 25min.On the first day of March in Patearoa, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 7:31 pm NZDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 7.4h.UV index
In Patearoa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Patearoa?
What is the average humidity in March in Patearoa?
How much does it rain in Patearoa in March?
When it does not snow in Patearoa?
What is the average length of the day in March in Patearoa?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Patearoa?
How long on average sun shines in March in Patearoa?
What is the UV index reading in March in Patearoa?
Average temperature in March
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in March: 16.1°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (8.6°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 8.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).
Average pressure in March
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average pressure in March: 1016.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1009.7mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in March: 13.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.5km/h).
Average humidity in March
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in March: 36mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (64mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in March: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is August (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average UV index in March: 4
The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in March
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average visibility in March: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
Patearoa, New Zealand
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