March
Weather in March
Temperature
Santa Maria Island's weather in March indicates an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 17.1°C (62.8°F), nearly consistent with the 16.5°C (61.7°F) of February. Santa Maria Island throughout March, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 12°C (53.6°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Santa Maria Island, in March, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation. In Santa Maria Island, Portugal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100 days and collects up to 775mm (30.51") of precipitation.Sea temperature
The months with the coldest seawater are January through April, with an average sea temperature of 17°C (62.6°F).Note: In water with a temperature of 17°C (62.6°F), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.
Daylight
In Santa Maria Island, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:02 -01.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 4.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
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Average temperature in March
Santa Maria Island, Portugal
- Average high temperature in March: 17.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (16.5°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 12°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (11.5°C).
Average humidity in March
Santa Maria Island, Portugal
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, July and August (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Santa Maria Island, Portugal
- Average rainfall in March: 79mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (102mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (22mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Santa Maria Island, Portugal
- Average rainfall days in March: 10 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (12 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (4 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Santa Maria Island, Portugal
- Average sea temperature in March: 17°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (24°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (17°C).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Santa Maria Island, Portugal
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average UV index in March
Santa Maria Island, Portugal
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
