March weather forecast
Shildon, United Kingdom

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Shildon, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 8.9°C (48°F) and an average low of 2.2°C (36°F).

Temperature

Shildon marks the arrival of March with an average high-temperature of a still frosty 8.9°C (48°F), hardly different from February's 6.3°C (43.3°F). An average temperature of 2.2°C (36°F) marks the nights in Shildon in March.

Humidity

In Shildon, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In March, in Shildon, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout March, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shildon, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 308mm (12.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Shildon. In March, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout March, 8mm (0.31") of snow is accumulated. In Shildon, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.3 days and aggregates up to 80mm (3.15") of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 6:41 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Shildon, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shildon, United Kingdom, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Shildon?
Shildon in March has an average high-temperature of 8.9°C (48°F) and an average low-temperature of 2.2°C (36°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Shildon?
In Shildon, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.
How many days does it rain in March in Shildon?
In March, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout March, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in Shildon in March?
In Shildon, United Kingdom, in March, during 2.3 snowfall days, 8mm (0.31") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in March in Shildon?
The average day length in March in Shildon, United Kingdom, is 11h and 53min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Shildon?
On the first day of March in Shildon, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 6:41 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Shildon have in March?
The average sunshine duration in March in Shildon, United Kingdom, is 5.8h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shildon?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Shildon?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Shildon, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in March: 8.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°C).

Average pressure in March
Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in March: 1013.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in March: 16.8km/h

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

Average humidity in March
Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (81%).

Average rainfall in March
Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in March: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (13mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in March: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (33mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 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
Shildon, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February, October and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in March
Shildon, 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).

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