March weather forecast
Saas-Balen, Switzerland

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a subzero cold month in Saas-Balen, Switzerland, with an average temperature fluctuating between -0.3°C (31.5°F) and -8.8°C (16.2°F).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature stands at a still subzero cold -0.3°C (31.5°F), closely aligned with February's -3.2°C (26.2°F). The average temperature drops to a still freezing cold -8.8°C (16.2°F) during the night in the month of March.

Humidity

March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

In Saas-Balen, in March, during 8.1 rainfall days, 87mm (3.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.3 rainfall days, and 1541mm (60.67") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Saas-Balen, in March, during 21.7 snowfall days, 685mm (26.97") of snow is typically accumulated. In Saas-Balen, during the entire year, snow falls for 126.3 days and aggregates up to 4942mm (194.57") of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:55 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?
March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of -0.3°C (31.5°F) and a low-temperature of -8.8°C (16.2°F).
What is the most humid month?
The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 91%.
What is the average humidity in March?
In Saas-Balen, the average relative humidity in March is 91%.
How much does it rain in March?
In Saas-Balen, in March, during 8.1 rainfall days, 87mm (3.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in March?
In Saas-Balen, in March, during 21.7 snowfall days, 685mm (26.97") of snow is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Saas-Balen have in March?
In March, the average day length is 11h and 56min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:55 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Saas-Balen have in March?
In Saas-Balen, the average sunshine duration in March is 5h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in March?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average visibility
Average temperature in March
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in March: -0.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in March: 1016.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in March: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (82%).

Average rainfall in March
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in March: 87mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (199mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (51mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in March: 685mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1182mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in March: 21.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in March
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in March: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April and November (6km).

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