March weather forecastNarvik, Norway

March

Weather in March

Weather in Narvik transitions from stark winter to the inklings of spring in March. With the average highest temperature rising slightly to -2.9°C (26.8°F), the harsh cold of the winter months starts to recede. A significant rise in snowfall marks this month with an average of 590mm (23.23"), the highest of the year. This metamorphosis from deep winter to early spring results in a mix of weather conditions; frigid, snow-laden days mingle with increased daylight hours and the occasional sun-drenched afternoon. The landscape remains dramatically poised between winter silence and spring's whispering arrival.

Temperature

The shift from February to March in Narvik is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -2.9°C (26.8°F), not significantly different from the -5.2°C (22.6°F) of February. March nights in Narvik are marked by an average temperature drop to a still freezing cold -9.7°C (14.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Narvik is 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Narvik is March, when the rain falls for 8.2 days and typically aggregates up to 101mm (3.98") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 590mm (23.23") of snow.

Sea temperature

March is the month with the coldest seawater in Narvik, with an average sea temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F).
Note: In swimming, this scenario poses immediate life-threatening danger. Breathing control is totally lost and logical thinking nearly impossible. Wearing a specialized swimsuit is critical to limit thermal loss.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Narvik, Norway, is 11h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of March, in Narvik, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 18:49 CET.

Sunshine

In Narvik, the average sunshine in March is 4.4h.

UV index

March, April, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in March transforms into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly 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 average high-temperature, in March, in Narvik, is -2.9°C (26.8°F), while the average low-temperature is -9.7°C (14.5°F).

In Narvik, Norway, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

March is the month with the most rainfall in Narvik, Norway. Rain falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 101mm (3.98") of precipitation.

In Narvik, in March, during 8.2 rainfall days, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Narvik is March, when snow falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 590mm (23.23") of snow.

In Narvik, during March, snow falls for 18.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 590mm (23.23") of snow.

The month with the coldest seawater in Narvik is March, with an average sea temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F).

In Narvik, the average seawater temperature in March is 3.3°C (37.9°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 18:49 CET.

In Narvik, Norway, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Narvik are March, April, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Narvik, Norway, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's 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

-5.2°C

-2.9°C

0.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.9km/h

14.5km/h

11.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

13.5

18.9

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.5

10.3

9.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Narvik, Norway

Average high temperature in March: -2.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.7°C).

Average low temperature in March: -9.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-11.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Narvik, Norway

Average pressure in March: 1005.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1001.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Narvik, Norway

Average wind speed in March: 13.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Narvik, Norway

Average humidity in March: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Narvik, Norway

Average rainfall in March: 101mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (101mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (51mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Narvik, Norway

Average rainfall days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Narvik, Norway

Average snowfall in March: 590mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (590mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Narvik, Norway

Average snowfall days in March: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Narvik, Norway

Average sea temperature in March: 3.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (3.3°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Narvik, 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: 4h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).