March weather forecastLancaster, United Kingdom

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a chilly month in Lancaster, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 3.5°C (38.3°F) and 8°C (46.4°F).

Temperature

March's average high-temperature stands at a still frosty 8°C (46.4°F), showing little deviation from February's 6.3°C (43.3°F). A consistent nighttime average temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F) is maintained during March.

Humidity

In Lancaster, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Lancaster, in March, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 74mm (2.91") of accumulated precipitation. In Lancaster, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 238.1 days and collects up to 984mm (38.74") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall in Lancaster. In Lancaster, in March, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, in Lancaster, United Kingdom, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 68mm (2.68") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of March in Lancaster, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 6:45 pm GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Lancaster is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Lancaster, records 8°C (46.4°F), while the low-temperature is 3.5°C (38.3°F).

In Lancaster, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

In Lancaster, in March, during 17.6 rainfall days, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Lancaster, United Kingdom, in March, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow.

In Lancaster, the average day length in March is 11h and 53min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lancaster, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 6:45 pm GMT.

In Lancaster, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

In Lancaster, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Lancaster, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in March: 8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 3.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Lancaster, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in March: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Lancaster, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in March: 19.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (14.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Lancaster, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (82%).

Average rainfall in March
Lancaster, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in March: 74mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (113mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (34mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Lancaster, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in March: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (15.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lancaster, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in March: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (22mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Lancaster, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in March: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lancaster, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (11.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in March
Lancaster, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

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