March weather forecastHarstad, Norway
March
Weather in March
Though March brings longer days and a rise in temperature, it also witnesses an all-time high of 417mm (16.42") in snowfall. Harstad's snow-dressed days of March gradually transition into a mixture of snow and rain towards the end of the month. With the arrival of spring, the weather becomes slightly more bearable, and snow boots are gradually replaced with regular shoes. As we move into April, the snow transforms into rain, signifying a visible transition from winter to spring. A shift to warmer temperatures and longer day hours are noticeable, marking the departure of the Norwegian winter.Temperature
Harstad's shift into March sets the average high-temperature at a still subzero cold -0.2°C (31.6°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from February's -1.2°C (29.8°F). Harstad registers an average low-temperature of -3.6°C (25.5°F) throughout March, a modest decrease from its daytime highs.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
March is the month with the most rainfall in Harstad, Norway. Rain falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 95mm (3.74") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Harstad. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 19.2 days and typically aggregates up to 417mm (16.42") of snow.Sea temperature
March is the month with the coldest seawater in Harstad, with an average sea temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F).Note: While swimming, this is identified as life-endangering and very dangerous. The water's freezing temperatures cause intense discomfort and induce rapid hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to mitigate thermal damage.
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 44min.On the first day of March in Harstad, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:53 CET.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March in Harstad is 4.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Harstad, Norway
- Average high temperature in March: -0.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-1.2°C).
- Average low temperature in March: -3.6°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (9.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.5°C).
Average pressure in March
Harstad, Norway
- Average pressure in March: 1004.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000.9mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Harstad, Norway
- Average wind speed in March: 19.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.1km/h).
Average humidity in March
Harstad, Norway
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is April (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October, November and December (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Harstad, Norway
- Average rainfall in March: 95mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (95mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and July (53mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Harstad, Norway
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Harstad, Norway
- Average snowfall in March: 417mm
The month with the highest snowfall is March (417mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Harstad, Norway
- Average snowfall days in March: 19.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (19.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Harstad, Norway
- Average sea temperature in March: 3.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (3.8°C).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Harstad, Norway
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 42min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Harstad, Norway
- Average sunshine days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Harstad, Norway
- Average UV index in March: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Harstad, Norway
- Average cloud cover in March: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
Average visibility in March
Harstad, Norway
- Average visibility in March: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and April (8km).
