March weather forecastHorten, Norway

March

Weather in March

March comes with an increased daylight duration, offering a sign of the approaching spring. With an average high of 3.3°C (37.9°F), a slight warmth starts to seep in. The lingering snow from the winter melts away, befitting the adage 'March showers bring April flowers'. It is the month with a maximum number of rainfall days, about 9.8 days, which sets the tone for the burgeoning flora.

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature in Horten marginally rises from an icy 0.1°C (32.2°F) in February to a still wintry 3.3°C (37.9°F). Horten, in March, registers a nighttime average temperature of -0.7°C (30.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In Horten, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 650mm (25.59") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Horten are January through April, October through December. In March, in Horten, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 91mm (3.58") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Horten, there are 41.4 snowfall days, and 465mm (18.31") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater is March, with an average sea temperature of 2.8°C (37°F).
Note: When swimming, this is deemed life-endangering and extremely risky. The painful cold water instigates fast-paced hyperventilation. Wearing a specialized swimsuit is necessary to lessen thermal harm.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Horten, Norway, is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of March, in Horten, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:59 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Horten is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

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

The high-temperature, in March, in Horten, is 3.3°C (37.9°F), while the low-temperature averages to -0.7°C (30.7°F).

The average relative humidity in March in Horten is 82%.

In Horten, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation.

In March, in Horten, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 91mm (3.58") of snow is accumulated.

March is the month with the coldest seawater in Horten, with an average sea temperature of 2.8°C (37°F).

In March, the average sea temperature in Horten, Norway, is 2.8°C (37°F). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

The average day length in March is 11h and 51min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, in Horten, Norway, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:59 CET.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Horten is 6.1h.

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

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk 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

0.1°C

3.3°C

8.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

19km/h

17.9km/h

16km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

6.8

1.6

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.8

15.5

18.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Horten, Norway

Average high temperature in March: 3.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (0.1°C).

Average low temperature in March: -0.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Horten, Norway

Average pressure in March: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Horten, Norway

Average wind speed in March: 16.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (19.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Horten, Norway

Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Horten, Norway

Average rainfall in March: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Horten, Norway

Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Horten, Norway

Average snowfall in March: 91mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (131mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Horten, Norway

Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Horten, Norway

Average sea temperature in March: 2.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (2.8°C).

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

Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine in March: 6h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Horten, Norway

Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Horten, Norway

Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).