March weather forecastMelbu, Norway

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in Melbu, Norway, with an average temperature varying between -1.3°C (29.7°F) and 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Temperature

Melbu experiences an average high-temperature of a still wintry 1.2°C (34.2°F) in March, subtly different from February's 0.7°C (33.3°F). In March, Melbu's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a slight decrease, stabilizing at an average of -1.3°C (29.7°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout March, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated. In Melbu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.9 days and collects up to 215mm (8.46") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Melbu are January through May, October through December. In Melbu, in March, during 12.3 snowfall days, 48mm (1.89") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 65.5 snowfall days, and 344mm (13.54") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

March is the month with the coldest seawater in Melbu, with an average sea temperature of 5°C (41°F).
Note: 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.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Melbu, Norway, is 11h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of March, in Melbu, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 18:59 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

UV index

February, March and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Melbu, Norway. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during March translates into these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

In Melbu, in March, the average high-temperature is 1.2°C (34.2°F), and the average low-temperature is -1.3°C (29.7°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Melbu are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

In March, the average relative humidity in Melbu, Norway, is 74%.

In Melbu, in March, during 7.6 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Melbu, Norway, during March, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of snow.

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 5°C (41°F).

In Melbu, the average seawater temperature in March is 5°C (41°F). Swimming in 5°C (41°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.

In March, the average day length in Melbu, Norway, is 11h and 45min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 18:59 CET.

The average sunshine duration in March in Melbu is 3.9h.

February, March and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Melbu is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Melbu, Norway

  • Average high temperature in March: 1.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (13.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (0.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -1.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-2°C).

Average pressure in March
Melbu, Norway

  • Average pressure in March: 1004.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Melbu, Norway

  • Average wind speed in March: 23.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (23.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.6km/h).

Average humidity in March
Melbu, Norway

  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and December (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Melbu, Norway

  • Average rainfall in March: 23mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (26mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (9mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Melbu, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Melbu, Norway

  • Average snowfall in March: 48mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (85mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Melbu, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Melbu, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in March: 5°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5°C).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 42min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Melbu, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (13 days).

Average UV index in March
Melbu, 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
Melbu, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in March: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).

Average visibility in March
Melbu, Norway

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

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