March weather forecast
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Weather in March

A steady continuity of wintry weather is observed in March, with similar temperature patterns from February. Although rainfall measures 56mm (2.2"), distributed over 2 days, the number of snowfall days is comparable to February. The moniker of 'Svalbard's frozen paradise' stays true as the temperatures show little variation from the February average. However, a welcomed increase in daylight hours injects energy into the surroundings. Relative humidity continues to stand firm at its January and February mark.

Temperature

The yearly lowest temperatures occur in February and March, averaging a high-temperature of -9.4°C (15.1°F).

Humidity

January through April, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout March, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 73 rainfall days, and 552mm (21.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In March, snow falls for 22 days. Throughout the year, there are 203 snowfall days.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 29min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:22 and sunset at 19:51 CET.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

February and March represent the coldest period in Barentsburg, with an average high-temperature of -9.4°C (15.1°F).

How cold is it in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Barentsburg, is -9.4°C (15.1°F) and the average low-temperature is -15.5°C (4.1°F).

What is the least humid month?

January through April, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Barentsburg, in March, during 2 rainfall days, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Barentsburg, during March, snow falls for 22 days.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 16:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:22 and sunset at 19:51 CET.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average temperature in March - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average high temperature in March: -9.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (8.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (-9.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.7°C).

Average humidity in March
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Average humidity in March - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (77%).

Average rainfall in March
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Average rainfall in March - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average rainfall in March: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (21mm).

Average rainfall days in March
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Average rainfall days in March - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average rainfall days in March: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and April (1 days).

Average snowfall days in March
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Average snowfall days in March - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average snowfall days in March: 22 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (24 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1 days).

Average daylight in March
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average daylight in March - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 3min

The month with the longest days is September (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July, November and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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