March weather forecastMoskenes, Norway

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a cold month in Moskenes, Norway, with an average temperature ranging between min 0.7°C (33.3°F) and max 2.8°C (37°F).

Temperature

The transition into March marks the average high-temperature at a still icy 2.8°C (37°F), differing minimally from February's 2.5°C (36.5°F). Moskenes's nights throughout March are marked by an average low temperature of 0.7°C (33.3°F), a minor drop from the day's high.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 70%, March is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Moskenes, during March, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Moskenes, there are 158 rainfall days, and 477mm (18.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Moskenes, Norway, in March, during 10.7 snowfall days, 75mm (2.95") of snow is typically accumulated. In Moskenes, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.6 days and aggregates up to 450mm (17.72") of snow.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: During swimming, this circumstance is both life-threatening and incredibly perilous. The intense cold sensation provokes rapid hyperventilation. The use of a specialized swimsuit is imperative to prevent thermal injuries.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Moskenes is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 19:05 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 4.1h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, March is the month with the lowest UV index in Moskenes. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

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

In Moskenes, 2.8°C (37°F) is the average high-temperature and 0.7°C (33.3°F) is the average low-temperature during March.

March is the least humid month in Moskenes, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

In Moskenes, Norway, the average relative humidity in March is 70%.

In Moskenes, in March, during 9.6 rainfall days, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Moskenes, in March, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 75mm (2.95") of snow.

With an average sea temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Moskenes.

In Moskenes, Norway, the average seawater temperature in March is 3.8°C (38.8°F). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

The average day length in March in Moskenes is 11h and 46min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of the month, in Moskenes, Norway, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 19:05 CET.

The average sunshine duration in March in Moskenes, Norway, is 4.1h.

March is the month with the lowest UV index in Moskenes, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Moskenes, the average daily maximum UV index in March 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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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

2.5°C

2.8°C

4.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

32.1km/h

33.8km/h

26.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

11.1

10.7

5.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.4

9.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Moskenes, Norway

Average high temperature in March: 2.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (2.5°C).

Average low temperature in March: 0.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Moskenes, Norway

Average pressure in March: 1005mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Moskenes, Norway

Average wind speed in March: 31.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and December (31.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (19.9km/h).

Average humidity in March
Moskenes, Norway

Average humidity in March: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Moskenes, Norway

Average rainfall in March: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (18mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Moskenes, Norway

Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Moskenes, Norway

Average snowfall in March: 75mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (125mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Moskenes, Norway

Average snowfall days in March: 10.7 days

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

Average sea temperature in March
Moskenes, Norway

Average sea temperature in March: 3.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (3.8°C).

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

Average daylight in March: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

Average sunshine in March: 4h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Moskenes, Norway

Average sunshine days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Moskenes, Norway

Average UV index in March: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is March (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Moskenes, Norway

Average cloud cover in March: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in March
Moskenes, 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).