March weather forecastGletsch, Switzerland

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Gletsch, Switzerland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0.3°C (32.5°F) and -8.3°C (17.1°F).

Temperature

Gletsch in March witnesses an average high-temperature of an icy 0.3°C (32.5°F), indicating a slight variation from February's -2.6°C (27.3°F). Throughout March, Gletsch witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of -8.3°C (17.1°F).

Humidity

March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

In March, in Gletsch, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout March, 87mm (3.43") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173.4 rainfall days, and 1380mm (54.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 21 days. Throughout March, 650mm (25.59") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gletsch, there are 125.9 snowfall days, and 4354mm (171.42") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gletsch, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:54 CET.

Sunshine

In Gletsch, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

UV index

In Gletsch, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In March, in Gletsch, the average high-temperature is 0.3°C (32.5°F), and the average low-temperature is -8.3°C (17.1°F).

March is the most humid month in Gletsch, Switzerland, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

In Gletsch, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in March is 93%.

In Gletsch, Switzerland, in March, during 8 rainfall days, 87mm (3.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Gletsch, during March, snow falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 650mm (25.59") of snow.

The average day length in March in Gletsch, Switzerland, is 11h and 56min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:54 CET.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Gletsch, Switzerland, is 5.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Gletsch, Switzerland, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in March: 0.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -8.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (6.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-11.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in March: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in March
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in March: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (82%).

Average rainfall in March
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in March: 87mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (180mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (65mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in March: 8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (25.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in March: 650mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (787mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in March: 21 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4 days).

Average UV index in March
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and May (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in March
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in March: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5km).