March weather forecastPiteå, Sweden

March

Weather in March

March signals a subtle transition from the harsh winter to the upcoming spring in Piteå. Dominated by snowfall events equal to January's tally, March stands out with snow layering averaging 154mm (6.06"). However, the weather gets a little gentler with an increase in the average high and low temperatures. The extended daylight duration becomes more noticeable, hinting at the forthcoming spring season. Despite the harsh winds, the signs of a thaw suggest an enticing weather landscape for visitors and residents alike.

Temperature

March in Piteå introduces a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's subzero cold -5.2°C (22.6°F) to a still freezing cold -1.5°C (29.3°F). Piteå sees an average low-temperature of -7.1°C (19.2°F) during March.

Humidity

In Piteå, the average relative humidity in March is 91%.

Rainfall

In Piteå, in March, during 4.8 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Piteå, Sweden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.1 days and collects up to 277mm (10.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Piteå. In Piteå, Sweden, in March, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 154mm (6.06") of snow. Throughout the year, in Piteå, Sweden, there are 69.7 snowfall days, and 722mm (28.43") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Piteå, the average seawater temperature in March is 0.4°C (32.7°F).
Note: For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of March, in Piteå, Sweden, sunrise is at 04:50 and sunset at 18:25 CET.

Sunshine

In Piteå, the average sunshine in March is 5.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Piteå. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Feb 2, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of -1.5°C (29.3°F) and a low-temperature of -7.1°C (19.2°F).

The average relative humidity in March in Piteå, Sweden, is 91%.

In March, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout March, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, in Piteå, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout March, 154mm (6.06") of snow is accumulated.

In Piteå, the average seawater temperature in March is 0.4°C (32.7°F). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

The average day length in March in Piteå, Sweden, is 11h and 47min.

On the first day of March in Piteå, Sweden, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:50 and sunset at 18:25 CET.

In Piteå, Sweden, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Piteå, Sweden, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk 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

-1.5°C

3.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.9km/h

14.3km/h

12.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

10.3

11.9

7.5

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.3

15.8

15.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Piteå, Sweden

Average high temperature in March: -1.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.8°C).

Average low temperature in March: -7.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Piteå, Sweden

Average pressure in March: 1008.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1004.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Piteå, Sweden

Average wind speed in March: 13.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Piteå, Sweden

Average humidity in March: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

Average rainfall in March
Piteå, Sweden

Average rainfall in March: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (28mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (18mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Piteå, Sweden

Average rainfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Piteå, Sweden

Average snowfall in March: 154mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (156mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Piteå, Sweden

Average snowfall days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Piteå, Sweden

Average sea temperature in March: 0.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (0.3°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Piteå, Sweden

Average daylight in March: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Piteå, Sweden

Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (14.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Piteå, Sweden

Average UV index in March: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).