March weather forecastDunnet, United Kingdom

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dunnet, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 4.1°C (39.4°F) and max 7.4°C (45.3°F).

Temperature

The onset of March marks an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7.4°C (45.3°F), hardly differing from February's 6.3°C (43.3°F). During March, the nighttime temperatures in Dunnet align closely with the daytime averages, measuring an icy 4.1°C (39.4°F).

Humidity

March and April, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Dunnet, in March, it is raining for 19.4 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 237.5 rainfall days, and 584mm (22.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Dunnet, in March, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 13mm (0.51") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 121mm (4.76") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 6:53 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Dunnet, the average sunshine in March is 4.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

March temperatures in Dunnet, United Kingdom, vary between a high-temperature of 7.4°C (45.3°F) and a low-temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F).

March and April, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.

In Dunnet, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

In March, in Dunnet, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 19.4 days. Throughout March, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, in Dunnet, United Kingdom, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout March, 13mm (0.51") of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in March in Dunnet, United Kingdom, is 11h and 52min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dunnet, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 6:53 pm GMT.

The average sunshine duration in March is 4.5h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in March: 7.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.7°C).

Average pressure in March
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in March: 1009.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1004.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in March: 25.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (29.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in March: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (32mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in March: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in March: 13mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (35mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in March: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in March: 6.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in March: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 57).

Average visibility in March
Dunnet, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is April (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).