March weather forecastUmeå, Sweden

March

Weather in March

During March, Umeå slowly transitions towards spring, yet the wintry influence is distinctly present. One of the notable shifts in March is the increase in daylight hours. These lengthened days coincide with a minor rise in the average temperatures. Despite less snowfall in comparison to the two preceding months, the landscape remains predominantly white. The arrival of spring shows signs as March progresses.

Temperature

The onset of March brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a freezing cold -3.5°C (25.7°F) in February to a still subzero cold -0.3°C (31.5°F). A minor drop in temperature is observed from daytime highs in Umeå during the nights of March, averaging a still subzero cold -5°C (23°F).

Humidity

In Umeå, the average relative humidity in March is 89%.

Rainfall

In March, in Umeå, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout March, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.6 rainfall days, and 418mm (16.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Umeå, Sweden. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 199mm (7.83") of snow.

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater in Umeå are February and March, with an average sea temperature of 0°C (32°F).
Note: In swimming scenarios, this is an immediate danger to life. Breathing becomes uncontrollable instantly, obstructing any form of clear thinking. A specialized swimsuit is indispensable to lessen thermal leakage.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Umeå is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset at 18:27 CET.

Sunshine

In Umeå, the average sunshine in March is 5.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Updated: Feb 2, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in March, in Umeå, is -0.3°C (31.5°F) and the average low-temperature is -5°C (23°F).

In Umeå, the average relative humidity in March is 89%.

In Umeå, in March, during 7.7 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.9 days and accumulates 199mm (7.83") of snow.

In Umeå, Sweden, during March, snow falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 199mm (7.83") of snow.

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 0°C (32°F), are months with the coldest seawater.

In Umeå, Sweden, the average seawater temperature in March is 0°C (32°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 is 11h and 49min.

On the first day of March in Umeå, Sweden, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset at 18:27 CET.

In Umeå, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to 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

-3.5°C

-0.3°C

4.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.5km/h

16.1km/h

14.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

15.5

14.9

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.8

11.1

11.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Umeå, Sweden

Average high temperature in March: -0.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-3.5°C).

Average low temperature in March: -5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.6°C).

Average pressure in March
Umeå, Sweden

Average pressure in March: 1009.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Umeå, Sweden

Average wind speed in March: 15.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13km/h).

Average humidity in March
Umeå, Sweden

Average humidity in March: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Umeå, Sweden

Average rainfall in March: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Umeå, Sweden

Average rainfall days in March: 7.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Umeå, Sweden

Average snowfall in March: 199mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (199mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Umeå, Sweden

Average snowfall days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Umeå, Sweden

Average sea temperature in March: 0°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (0°C).

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

Average daylight in March: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine in March: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Umeå, Sweden

Average sunshine days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Umeå, Sweden

Average UV index in March: 2

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