March weather forecastSalterforth, United Kingdom

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Salterforth, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 8.1°C (46.6°F) and min 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Temperature

The shift to March signals an average high-temperature of a chilly 8.1°C (46.6°F), subtly varied from February's 5.6°C (42.1°F). In the month of March, Salterforth records a consistent average low-temperature of 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Humidity

In Salterforth, the average relative humidity in March is 86%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout March, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. In Salterforth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 208.6 days and collects up to 540mm (21.26") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Salterforth, United Kingdom, are January through May, November and December. In Salterforth, in March, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 26mm (1.02") of snow. In Salterforth, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 140mm (5.51") of snow.

Daylight

In Salterforth, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of March in Salterforth, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 6:43 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 4.9h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In March, in Salterforth, the average high-temperature is 8.1°C (46.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.6°C (34.9°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 86%.

In Salterforth, during March, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.

In Salterforth, in March, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 26mm (1.02") of snow.

The average day length in March in Salterforth, United Kingdom, is 11h and 53min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salterforth, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 6:43 pm GMT.

In Salterforth, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Salterforth is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Salterforth, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in March: 8.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 1.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1°C).

Average pressure in March
Salterforth, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in March: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Salterforth, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in March: 17.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Salterforth, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (83%).

Average rainfall in March
Salterforth, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in March: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Salterforth, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14 days).

Average snowfall in March
Salterforth, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in March: 26mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (42mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Salterforth, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 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
Salterforth, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Salterforth, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Salterforth, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
Salterforth, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in March: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in March
Salterforth, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April and May (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).