March weather forecastPortpatrick, United Kingdom

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a frosty month in Portpatrick, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average high of 7.8°C (46°F) and an average low of 4.6°C (40.3°F).

Temperature

Portpatrick, United Kingdom, measures an average high-temperature of a still chilly 7.8°C (46°F) in March, nearly consistent with the preceding month. Portpatrick's nighttime temperature in March shows a minor descent, with a steady average of 4.6°C (40.3°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout March, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Portpatrick, there are 210.9 rainfall days, and 632mm (24.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Portpatrick aggregates 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.4 snowfall days, and 38mm (1.5") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 6:55 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Portpatrick is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 7.8°C (46°F) and 4.6°C (40.3°F) respectively.

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

In March, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout March, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated.

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Portpatrick aggregates 9mm (0.35") of snow.

The average day length in March is 11h and 53min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 6:55 pm GMT.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in March: 7.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (6.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in March: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in March: 23.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (29.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (17.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (81%).

Average rainfall in March
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in March: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (32mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (14.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in March: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in March: 2

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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in March: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in March
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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