March weather forecast
Petite Soufriere, Dominica

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Weather in March

As March rolls in, the weather conditions slightly differentiate from February. The rainfall in Petite Soufriere undergoes a nominal increase, contributing to a moist, subtropical climate. One might notice that the temperature slightly drops and daylight hours increase to accommodate sun worshippers more generously. The month's wind gusts moderate to 34.8km/h (21.6mph) and the UV index remains constant at 7. Uniquely, March stands out for its relatively high visibility, reaching 10km (6.2mi) - one of the highest in the year.

Temperature

The coldest period falls in February and March, when the average high-temperature reaches 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout March, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petite Soufriere, there are 221.9 rainfall days, and 570mm (22.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Petite Soufriere, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of March, in Petite Soufriere, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:17 AST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Petite Soufriere, Dominica, is 8.7h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Petite Soufriere. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during March morphs into the following directions:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Petite Soufriere?

Petite Soufriere's coldest season falls during February and March, averaging a high-temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F).

What is the usual temperature for Petite Soufriere in March?

The high-temperature in Petite Soufriere, Dominica, during March is 26.3°C (79.3°F) and the low-temperature is 24.1°C (75.4°F).

What are the least humid months in Petite Soufriere?

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Petite Soufriere, Dominica.

What is the average humidity in March in Petite Soufriere?

In Petite Soufriere, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Petite Soufriere?

In Petite Soufriere, Dominica, during March, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in March in Petite Soufriere?

The average day length in March is 12h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Petite Soufriere?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:17 AST.

How long on average sun shines in March in Petite Soufriere?

The average sunshine duration in March in Petite Soufriere is 8.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Petite Soufriere?

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

When is the lowest UV index in Petite Soufriere?

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Petite Soufriere.

How high is the UV index in March in Petite Soufriere?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Petite Soufriere, Dominica, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in March
Petite Soufriere, Dominica

Average temperature in March - Petite Soufriere, Dominica
  • Average high temperature in March: 26.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August, September and October (28.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (26.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (27.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (24.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Petite Soufriere, Dominica

Average pressure in March - Petite Soufriere, Dominica
  • Average pressure in March: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Petite Soufriere, Dominica

Average wind speed in March - Petite Soufriere, Dominica
  • Average wind speed in March: 25km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (27.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (20.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Petite Soufriere, Dominica

Average humidity in March - Petite Soufriere, Dominica
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Petite Soufriere, Dominica

Average rainfall in March - Petite Soufriere, Dominica
  • Average rainfall in March: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (78mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (20mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Petite Soufriere, Dominica

Average rainfall days in March - Petite Soufriere, Dominica
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (14.8 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Petite Soufriere, Dominica

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Petite Soufriere, Dominica
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Petite Soufriere, Dominica

Average sunshine days in March - Petite Soufriere, Dominica
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (9.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (5.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Petite Soufriere, Dominica

Average UV index in March - Petite Soufriere, Dominica
  • Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in March
Petite Soufriere, Dominica

Average cloud cover in March - Petite Soufriere, Dominica
  • Average cloud cover in March: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Petite Soufriere, Dominica

Average visibility in March - Petite Soufriere, Dominica
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

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

Petite Soufriere, Dominica

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