March weather forecast
Slope Point, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a refreshing month in Slope Point, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.4°C and max 16.1°C.

Temperature

Slope Point observes an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 16.1°C in March, barely different from 17°C in February. In Slope Point, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to a frosty 9.4°C.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Slope Point is 82%.

Rainfall

In Slope Point, in March, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 58mm of accumulated precipitation. In Slope Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 219.7 days and collects up to 744mm of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Slope Point, snow does not fall in January through April, June, July, October through December.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Slope Point is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of March in Slope Point, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 7:34 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In Slope Point, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?
Slope Point in March has an average high-temperature of 16.1°C and an average low-temperature of 9.4°C.
What is the average humidity in March in Slope Point?
In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.
How many days does it rain in March?
In Slope Point, during March, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm of precipitation.
When it does not snow?
January through April, June, July, October 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 25min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 7:34 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Slope Point?
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in March?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 16.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 9.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (5.2°C).

Average pressure in March
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 15km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (15km/h).

Average humidity in March
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October, November and December (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 58mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (46mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (13mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are August and September (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in March
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

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

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