March weather forecast
Volgograd, Russia

The transition from winter to spring, March in Volgograd brings comparatively milder weather. Highs climb up to 4.5°C (40.1°F), offering residents a relief from the biting Russian winter, while memorable snowfall events become less frequent. It’s a time when the dormant plants of Volgograd start to show signs of spring bloom, and locals start to shed their heavy winter gear. As evident with the previous months, the rains are sparse with fewer snowfall days. The city's relative humidity drops notably to 81%, giving March noticeably dryer conditions compared to the typically damp cold of winter.

Temperature

March brings a rise in Volgograd's average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold -3.1°C (26.4°F) in February to an icy 4.5°C (40.1°F). In the month of March, the nighttime temperature in Volgograd, Russia, dips to a steady average of -3.6°C (25.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Volgograd are January through April, October through December. In March, snow falls for 8 days. Throughout the year, in Volgograd, there are 54 snowfall days.

Daylight

In Volgograd, Russia, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:31 MSK.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Volgograd is 4.5h.

UV index

In Volgograd, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.