March weather forecastBalestrand, Norway

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a subzero cold month in Balestrand, Norway, with temperature in the range of an average low of -9.7°C (14.5°F) and an average high of -1.8°C (28.8°F).

Temperature

March's average high-temperature stands at a still freezing cold -1.8°C (28.8°F), showing little deviation from February's -4°C (24.8°F). In Balestrand, the average nighttime temperature during March is a still freezing cold -9.7°C (14.5°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Balestrand are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout March, 146mm (5.75") of precipitation is accumulated. In Balestrand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 215.2 days and collects up to 1573mm (61.93") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Balestrand, in March, snow falls for 16.1 days, with typically accumulated 410mm (16.14") of snow. Throughout the year, in Balestrand, there are 87.3 snowfall days, and 2424mm (95.43") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 5.1°C (41.2°F).
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 5.1°C (41.2°F). Briefly staying in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 10°C (50°F) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.

Daylight

In Balestrand, Norway, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 19:17 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 3.4h.

UV index

February, March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Balestrand, Norway. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Balestrand, -1.8°C (28.8°F) is the average high-temperature and -9.7°C (14.5°F) is the average low-temperature during March.

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%, are most humid months in Balestrand, Norway.

The average relative humidity in March in Balestrand, Norway, is 93%.

In Balestrand, Norway, in March, during 16.4 rainfall days, 146mm (5.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In March, in Balestrand, it is snowing for 16.1 days. Throughout March, 410mm (16.14") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the coldest seawater in Balestrand is March, with an average sea temperature of 5.1°C (41.2°F).

In Balestrand, Norway, in March, the average water temperature is 5.1°C (41.2°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

The average day length in March in Balestrand is 11h and 50min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, in Balestrand, Norway, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 19:17 CET.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

February, March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Balestrand, Norway.

In Balestrand, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

-4°C

-1.8°C

1.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.7km/h

11.3km/h

9.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

16.6

16.1

7.2

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

7.6

9.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Balestrand, Norway

Average high temperature in March: -1.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.8°C).

Average low temperature in March: -9.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-11.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Balestrand, Norway

Average pressure in March: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Balestrand, Norway

Average wind speed in March: 10.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Balestrand, Norway

Average humidity in March: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Balestrand, Norway

Average rainfall in March: 146mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (192mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (87mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Balestrand, Norway

Average rainfall days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Balestrand, Norway

Average snowfall in March: 410mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (648mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Balestrand, Norway

Average snowfall days in March: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Balestrand, Norway

Average sea temperature in March: 5.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.1°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Balestrand, Norway

Average daylight in March: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine in March: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Balestrand, Norway

Average sunshine days in March: 7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (9.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Balestrand, Norway

Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).