March weather forecastKirkenes, Norway
March
Weather in March
Kirkenes begins to shrug off its winter coat as March sets in, offering perceptibly warmer temperatures, up to -3.3°C (26.1°F). As the smoked glass window of winter begins to clear, daylight increases significantly, providing residents with more brightness. Snowfall and rainfall maintain a competitive presence, frequently alternating in their dominance. Compared to April, March retains a stubborn affinity for winter, with cooler temperatures and higher snowfall. Despite this, one can start discerning a slow yet steady transition towards spring.Temperature
Kirkenes experiences a transition to a still subzero cold -3.3°C (26.1°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of March, not greatly differing from February's -6.1°C (21°F). The temperature in Kirkenes during March sees a subtle transition from day to night, averaging a low of -7.8°C (18°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Kirkenes is 87%.Rainfall
In Kirkenes, in March, during 5.3 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kirkenes, there are 109 rainfall days, and 292mm (11.5") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Kirkenes are January through June, September through December. In March, it is snowing for 15.6 days. Throughout March, 94mm (3.7") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114.2 snowfall days, and 652mm (25.67") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Kirkenes, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 16:01. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 04:05 and sunset at 18:02 CET.
Sunshine
In Kirkenes, the average sunshine in March is 4.4h.UV index
January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Kirkenes. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average high temperature in March: -3.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.3°C).
- Average low temperature in March: -7.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.8°C).
Average pressure in March
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average pressure in March: 1004.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1002.9mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average wind speed in March: 21.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (21.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14.7km/h).
Average humidity in March
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average humidity in March: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average rainfall in March: 22mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (34mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (15mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average snowfall in March: 94mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (95mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average snowfall days in March: 15.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 42min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January, July and August (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Kirkenes, 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 January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average cloud cover in March: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 54).
Average visibility in March
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average visibility in March: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and April (8km).
