March weather forecast
Haugesund, Norway

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Weather in March

When compared with February, March brings about a gradual warm up with direct daylight hours starting to stretch out. The city endures another chilly month as witnessed in the maximum temperatures, ascending only slightly to 5.3°C (41.5°F). Though the cold persists, the arrival of spring towards the end of the month brings promise of forthcoming warmth. The last month of the first quarter continues to portray the winter weather narrative with its fair share of snowy and rainy days. Consequently, March is a transitional period where the cold weather starts preparing to give way to slightly milder temperatures.

Temperature

March brings a marginal elevation to a still cold 5.3°C (41.5°F) from February's 4.1°C (39.4°F) in Haugesund's average high-temperatures. Consistently, Haugesund reports average nighttime temperatures of 3.2°C (37.8°F) during March, a marginal step down from its daytime highs.

Humidity

In Haugesund, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Haugesund, in March, during 18.2 rainfall days, 98mm (3.86") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 220.1 rainfall days, and 1290mm (50.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Haugesund, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 213mm (8.39") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

March is the month with the coldest seawater in Haugesund, Norway, with an average sea temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F).
Note: While participating in swimming, this is a serious life-threatening situation. Breathing becomes unmanageable, making lucid thinking almost impossible. The use of a specialized swimsuit is crucial to control thermal loss.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Haugesund is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 19:19 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 4.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Haugesund is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Haugesund?

In Haugesund, 5.3°C (41.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 3.2°C (37.8°F) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Haugesund?

In March, the average relative humidity in Haugesund is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March in Haugesund?

In Haugesund, Norway, during March, the rain falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Haugesund?

In Haugesund, Norway, in March, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 42mm (1.65") of snow.

What month is the sea coldest in Haugesund?

With an average sea temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Haugesund.

What is the sea temperature in March in Haugesund?

In Haugesund, in March, the average water temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°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.

How many hours of daylight does Haugesund have in March?

In Haugesund, the average day length in March is 11h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Haugesund?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, in Haugesund, Norway, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 19:19 CET.

How long on average sun shines in March in Haugesund?

The average sunshine duration in March in Haugesund, Norway, is 4.6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Haugesund?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Haugesund is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Haugesund, Norway

Average temperature in March - Haugesund, Norway
  • Average high temperature in March: 5.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (4.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 3.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Haugesund, Norway

Average pressure in March - Haugesund, Norway
  • Average pressure in March: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006.3mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Haugesund, Norway

Average wind speed in March - Haugesund, Norway
  • Average wind speed in March: 21.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (26.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (17.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Haugesund, Norway

Average humidity in March - Haugesund, Norway
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Haugesund, Norway

Average rainfall in March - Haugesund, Norway
  • Average rainfall in March: 98mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (158mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (58mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Haugesund, Norway

Average rainfall days in March - Haugesund, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in March: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (14.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Haugesund, Norway

Average snowfall in March - Haugesund, Norway
  • Average snowfall in March: 42mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (62mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Haugesund, Norway

Average snowfall days in March - Haugesund, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Haugesund, Norway

Average sea temperature in March - Haugesund, Norway
  • Average sea temperature in March: 4.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.8°C).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Haugesund, Norway
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Haugesund, Norway

Average sunshine days in March - Haugesund, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Haugesund, Norway

Average UV index in March - Haugesund, Norway
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Haugesund, Norway

Average cloud cover in March - Haugesund, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in March: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in March
Haugesund, Norway

Average visibility in March - Haugesund, Norway
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, July, October, November and December (9km).

Haugesund, Norway

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