March weather forecast
Oxford, United Kingdom

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Weather in March

When March comes around in Oxford, marked by a rise in temperature and a significant decrease in snowfall to 3mm (0.12"), spring starts showing its early signs. The cooling yet pleasant climate of March is a welcome break from the chill of winter. With a subtle increase in daylight and sunshine hours, you’ll notice a perceptible change in the surroundings. Rainy days are still part of the weather in March, but the downpours are less than in the winter months.

Temperature

The beginning of March records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 9.9°C (49.8°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. Oxford witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F) throughout March.

Humidity

In Oxford, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are March and September Rain falls for 12.1 days and accumulates 18mm (0.71") of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oxford are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Oxford. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Oxford aggregates 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Oxford, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.1 days and aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of snow.

Daylight

In Oxford, United Kingdom, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 6:37 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Oxford?

Oxford in March has an average high-temperature of 9.9°C (49.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Oxford?

In Oxford, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

What is the driest month in Oxford?

March and September are months with the least rain in Oxford, United Kingdom, when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of rain.

How many days does it rain in March in Oxford?

In Oxford, United Kingdom, in March, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Oxford?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Oxford, United Kingdom. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Oxford aggregates 3mm (0.12") of snow.

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

In March, the average day length in Oxford is 11h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Oxford?

On the first day of March in Oxford, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 6:37 pm GMT.

How long on average sun shines in March in Oxford?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Oxford is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Oxford?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Oxford, United Kingdom, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average temperature in March - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in March: 9.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average pressure in March - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in March: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in March - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in March: 16.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average humidity in March - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (80%).

Average rainfall in March
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in March - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in March: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (36mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (18mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in March - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in March - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in March: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in March - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in March - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average UV index in March - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in March - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in March
Oxford, United Kingdom

Average visibility in March - Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, October and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, June, September and November (8km).

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