March weather forecast
Hopen, Norway

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Hopen, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.8°C (37°F) and 4.9°C (40.8°F).

Temperature

The arrival of March records an average high-temperature of a still icy 4.9°C (40.8°F), closely related to the 4.7°C (40.5°F) observed in February. Hopen maintains a minor drop in temperature during March nights, with averages of 2.8°C (37°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Hopen is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout March, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hopen, there are 206.7 rainfall days, and 787mm (30.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hopen, Norway, are January through May, October through December. In March, in Hopen, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout March, 49mm (1.93") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.4 snowfall days, and 274mm (10.79") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Hopen.
Note: Swimming in 5.8°C (42.4°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Hopen is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 19:15 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Hopen, Norway, is 4.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hopen. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Hopen?

The high-temperature, in March, in Hopen, records 4.9°C (40.8°F), while the low-temperature is 2.8°C (37°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Hopen?

In Hopen, Norway, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March in Hopen?

In March, in Hopen, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout March, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hopen in March?

In Hopen, Norway, in March, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 49mm (1.93") of snow.

When is the sea coldest in Hopen?

The month with the coldest seawater is March, with an average sea temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F).

What is the water temperature in March in Hopen?

In Hopen, in March, the average water temperature is 5.8°C (42.4°F). Swimming in 5.8°C (42.4°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in March in Hopen?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Hopen?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 19:15 CET.

How long on average sun shines in March in Hopen?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Hopen, Norway, is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hopen?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in March in Hopen?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Hopen, Norway, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Hopen, Norway

Average temperature in March - Hopen, Norway
  • Average high temperature in March: 4.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Hopen, Norway

Average pressure in March - Hopen, Norway
  • Average pressure in March: 1008.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1002mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Hopen, Norway

Average wind speed in March - Hopen, Norway
  • Average wind speed in March: 29.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (31.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (18.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Hopen, Norway

Average humidity in March - Hopen, Norway
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Hopen, Norway

Average rainfall in March - Hopen, Norway
  • Average rainfall in March: 74mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (98mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (42mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Hopen, Norway

Average rainfall days in March - Hopen, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in March: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (14.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hopen, Norway

Average snowfall in March - Hopen, Norway
  • Average snowfall in March: 49mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (67mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Hopen, Norway

Average snowfall days in March - Hopen, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Hopen, Norway

Average sea temperature in March - Hopen, Norway
  • Average sea temperature in March: 5.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.8°C).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hopen, Norway
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hopen, Norway

Average sunshine days in March - Hopen, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Hopen, Norway

Average UV index in March - Hopen, Norway
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Hopen, Norway

Average cloud cover in March - Hopen, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in March: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in March
Hopen, Norway

Average visibility in March - Hopen, Norway
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

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

Hopen, Norway

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