March weather forecast
Patearoa, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Patearoa, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 16.1°C (61°F) and 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Temperature

March observes an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 16.1°C (61°F), marking an insignificant difference from February's 17.3°C (63.1°F). The month of March records an average low-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 189 rainfall days, and 513mm (20.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, June, October through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Patearoa, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of March, 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

In March, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

In Patearoa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in March leads to these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Patearoa in March?
The high-temperature, in March, in Patearoa, records 16.1°C (61°F), while the low-temperature is 8.8°C (47.8°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.
How many days does it rain in March?
In Patearoa, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.
When it does not snow?
In Patearoa, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through April, June, October through December.
How many hours of daylight does Patearoa have in March?
In March, the average day length in Patearoa is 12h and 25min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, 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.
How long on average sun shines in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.
What is the UV index reading in March?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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).

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