Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average sea temperature in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The average high-temperature during March registers at a still freezing cold -2.1°C (28.2°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. In the month of March, the average temperature in Akureyri dips to a still freezing cold -7.9°C (17.8°F) during the night.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Akureyri are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.Rainfall
In March, in Akureyri, Iceland, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 76mm (2.99") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Akureyri, there are 171.3 rainfall days, and 851mm (33.5") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Akureyri are January through June, September through December. In March, it is snowing for 21.2 days. Throughout March, 419mm (16.5") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122.6 snowfall days, and 2565mm (100.98") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Akureyri, the average seawater temperature in March is 2.4°C (36.3°F).Note: During swimming sessions, this situation poses an instant life risk. The control of breathing is completely lost, hampering clear thinking. Wearing a specialized swimsuit is a necessity to prevent thermal loss.
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Akureyri is 11h and 48min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of March, in Akureyri, Iceland, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 20:04 GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 3.8h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in March interprets into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average high temperature in March: -2.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (11.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-3.5°C).
- Average low temperature in March: -7.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (5.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-9°C).
Average pressure in March
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average pressure in March: 1004.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (998.5mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average wind speed in March: 15.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.9km/h).
Average humidity in March
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average humidity in March: 91%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average rainfall in March: 76mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (115mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (30mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average snowfall in March: 419mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (499mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average snowfall days in March: 21.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average sea temperature in March: 2.4°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (9.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (2.3°C).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 3h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 1h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average sunshine days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and December (5.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average UV index in March: 1
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average cloud cover in March: 73
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 62).
Average visibility in March
Akureyri, Iceland
- Average visibility in March: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (7km).
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