March weather forecast
Sanson, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Sanson, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 11.1°C (52°F) and 20.1°C (68.2°F).

Temperature

March's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 20.1°C (68.2°F), slightly varied from February's 21.8°C (71.2°F). Throughout the month of March, Sanson witnesses an average low-temperature of 11.1°C (52°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.5 rainfall days, and 629mm (24.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sanson, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:12 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?
Sanson in March has an average high-temperature of 20.1°C (68.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 11.1°C (52°F).
What is the average humidity in March?
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.
How much does it rain in Sanson in March?
In Sanson, New Zealand, in March, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow?
January through July, September through December are months without snowfall.
What is the average length of the day in March?
In March, the average day length is 12h and 22min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:12 pm NZDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Sanson have in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.9h.
How high is the UV index in March?
In Sanson, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Sanson, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 20.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 11.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.4°C).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Sanson, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.8km/h).

Average humidity in March - Sanson, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (77%).

Average rainfall in March - Sanson, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (32mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Sanson, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in March - Sanson, New Zealand
Average snowfall in March
Sanson, 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).

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sanson, New Zealand
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March - Sanson, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are September and October (8.8 days).

Average UV index in March - Sanson, New Zealand
Average UV index in March
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March - Sanson, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in March
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March - Sanson, New Zealand
Average visibility in March
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

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

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