March weather forecast
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Houghton le Spring, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 8.5°C (47.3°F) and an average low of 3.8°C (38.8°F).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, the average high-temperature rests at a still frosty 8.5°C (47.3°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. An average low-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F), slightly less than the daytime peak, marks the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Houghton le Spring, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.2 rainfall days, and 387mm (15.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom, in March, during 1.6 snowfall days, 5mm (0.2") of snow is typically accumulated. In Houghton le Spring, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.7 days and aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of snow.

Daylight

In Houghton le Spring, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 6:41 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Houghton le Spring is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Houghton le Spring in March?
In March, in Houghton le Spring, the average high-temperature is 8.5°C (47.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 3.8°C (38.8°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Houghton le Spring?
The average relative humidity in March in Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom, is 80%.
How much does it rain in Houghton le Spring in March?
In March, in Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many days does it snow in March in Houghton le Spring?
In Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom, during March, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Houghton le Spring have in March?
In Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom, the average day length in March is 11h and 53min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Houghton le Spring?
On the first day of March in Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 6:41 pm GMT.
How long on average sun shines in March in Houghton le Spring?
In Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.
How high is the UV index in March in Houghton le Spring?
In Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
Average temperature in March
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in March: 8.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 3.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3°C).

Average pressure in March - Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
Average pressure in March
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in March: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in March
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in March: 19.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (22.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (14.4km/h).

Average humidity in March - Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
Average humidity in March
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in March - Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in March
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in March: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in March
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.5 days).

Average snowfall in March - Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in March
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in March: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (23mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in March
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March - Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in March
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.4 days).

Average UV index in March - Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
Average UV index in March
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March - Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in March
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in March - Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
Average visibility in March
Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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

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