March weather forecast
Peterborough, United Kingdom

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Weather in March

March signals the onset of Spring in Peterborough, with the weather gradually warming up and the snowfall ceasing. Moderate winds, coupled with improved visibility, provide ideal conditions for outdoor activities. The city sees a decrease in relative humidity to 82%, a welcome change from the previous months' higher averages. Precipitation subsides, and the rise in daylight hours, averaging at 11.9 hours, underlines the change in season. The weather in March sets the city on a course towards milder and more pleasant days.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Peterborough during March registers at a fresh 10°C (50°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. During March in Peterborough, United Kingdom, the average low-temperature is recorded at an icy 2.8°C (37°F).

Humidity

In Peterborough, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In Peterborough, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.4 rainfall days, and 238mm (9.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Peterborough are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Peterborough aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow. In Peterborough, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.1 days and aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Peterborough is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 6:34 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Peterborough is 5.6h.

UV index

In Peterborough, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 8, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Peterborough in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Peterborough, is 10°C (50°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.8°C (37°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Peterborough?

In Peterborough, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

How much does it rain in Peterborough in March?

In Peterborough, during March, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Peterborough?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Peterborough, United Kingdom. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Peterborough aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Peterborough have in March?

In March, the average day length in Peterborough, United Kingdom, is 11h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Peterborough?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 6:34 pm GMT.

How long on average sun shines in March in Peterborough?

In Peterborough, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Peterborough?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Peterborough is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average temperature in March - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in March: 10°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

Average pressure in March
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average pressure in March - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in March: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in March - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in March: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in March
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average humidity in March - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in March - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in March: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (12mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in March - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in March - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in March: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Peterborough, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in March - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Peterborough, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in March - Peterborough, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in March
Peterborough, United Kingdom

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

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

Peterborough, United Kingdom

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