March weather forecastThurso, United Kingdom
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Thurso, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 4.1°C (39.4°F) and an average high of 7.4°C (45.3°F).Temperature
The average high-temperature during March registers at a still frosty 7.4°C (45.3°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Thurso experiences an average nighttime temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F) in March, reflecting a minor difference from the day's peak.Humidity
March and April, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 19.4 days. Throughout March, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Thurso, United Kingdom, there are 237.5 rainfall days, and 584mm (22.99") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Thurso, during March, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 121mm (4.76") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
The month with the coldest seawater is March, with an average sea temperature of 7.4°C (45.3°F).Note: In 7.4°C (45.3°F), cold shock and rapid breathing can occur when swimming at temperatures below 10°C (50°F).
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Thurso is 11h and 52min.On the first day of March in Thurso, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 6:54 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In Thurso, the average sunshine in March is 4.5h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Thurso, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in March: 7.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.1°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 4.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.7°C).
Average pressure in March
Thurso, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in March: 1009.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1004.1mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Thurso, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in March: 25.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (29.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.8km/h).
Average humidity in March
Thurso, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (79%).
Average rainfall in March
Thurso, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in March: 42mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (32mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Thurso, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in March: 19.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Thurso, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in March: 13mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (35mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Thurso, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in March: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Thurso, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in March: 7.4°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.4°C).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Thurso, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Thurso, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in March: 6.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Thurso, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July 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
Thurso, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in March: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 57).
Average visibility in March
Thurso, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in March: 9km
The month with the highest visibility is April (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
