March weather forecast
Alta, Norway

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Alta, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -9.6°C (14.7°F) and -4°C (24.8°F).

Temperature

Alta, Norway, records a slight change with March's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still subzero cold -4°C (24.8°F) from February's -6.7°C (19.9°F). March nights in Alta cool down to an average low-temperature of -9.6°C (14.7°F).

Humidity

In Alta, Norway, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

Rainfall

In March, in Alta, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout March, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated. In Alta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.3 days and collects up to 318mm (12.52") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Alta, Norway. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 137mm (5.39") of snow.

Sea temperature

February through April, with an average sea temperature of 4°C (39.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Alta.
Note: While swimming, this is deemed life-threatening and exceptionally hazardous. The icy water induces intense pain and causes swift hyperventilation. Employing a specialized swimsuit is required to offset thermal harm.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Alta is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of March in Alta, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:31 and sunset at 18:30 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Alta is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Alta are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during March translates into these guidelines:
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. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Alta in March?

In Alta, -4°C (24.8°F) is the average high-temperature and -9.6°C (14.7°F) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Alta?

The average relative humidity in March in Alta, Norway, is 87%.

How many days does it rain in March in Alta?

In Alta, Norway, in March, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Alta?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 137mm (5.39") of snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Alta?

In Alta, Norway, in March, snow falls for 14.6 days, with typically accumulated 137mm (5.39") of snow.

What months are the sea coldest in Alta?

The months with the coldest seawater in Alta are February through April, with an average sea temperature of 4°C (39.2°F).

How cold is the water in March in Alta?

In Alta, Norway, the average seawater temperature in March is 4°C (39.2°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

What is the average length of the day in March in Alta?

The average day length in March in Alta is 11h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Alta?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:31 and sunset at 18:30 CET.

How long on average sun shines in March in Alta?

The average sunshine duration in March is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Alta?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Alta.

What is the UV index reading in March in Alta?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Alta, Norway, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Alta, Norway

Average temperature in March - Alta, Norway
  • Average high temperature in March: -4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-6.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -9.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-11.9°C).

Average pressure in March
Alta, Norway

Average pressure in March - Alta, Norway
  • Average pressure in March: 1004.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1001.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Alta, Norway

Average wind speed in March - Alta, Norway
  • Average wind speed in March: 17.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Alta, Norway

Average humidity in March - Alta, Norway
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Alta, Norway

Average rainfall in March - Alta, Norway
  • Average rainfall in March: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (16mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Alta, Norway

Average rainfall days in March - Alta, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Alta, Norway

Average snowfall in March - Alta, Norway
  • Average snowfall in March: 137mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (137mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Alta, Norway

Average snowfall days in March - Alta, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Alta, Norway

Average sea temperature in March - Alta, Norway
  • Average sea temperature in March: 4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (10°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February, March and April (4°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alta, Norway

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Alta, Norway
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Alta, Norway

Average sunshine days in March - Alta, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Alta, Norway

Average UV index in March - Alta, Norway
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Alta, Norway

Average cloud cover in March - Alta, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in March: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 57).

Average visibility in March
Alta, Norway

Average visibility in March - Alta, Norway
  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is April (7km).

Alta, Norway

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