March weather forecast
Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Weather in March

With spring right around the corner, March brings noticeably warmer days to Sheffield. The city starts witnessing a shift from winter to spring with the amount of average sunlight hours increasing from 9.9 to 11.9. Frequent showers with rainfall around 31mm (1.22") across 13.9 days typify the adage "March showers bring April flowers". The transition is marked by a decrease in snowfall, which dips to 7mm (0.28") from 27mm (1.06") in February. Being a windy city, the consistent blow of the wind aids in drying the air causing the relative humidity to drop slightly.

Temperature

Sheffield's weather in March, with an average high-temperature of a still chilly 9°C (48.2°F), subtly shifts from February's 6.3°C (43.3°F). During March, the average low-temperature in Sheffield is an icy 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Sheffield, in March, during 13.9 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sheffield, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.7 days and collects up to 462mm (18.19") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.6 snowfall days, in March, Sheffield aggregates 7mm (0.28") of snow. In Sheffield, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.3 days and aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Sheffield is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of March, in Sheffield, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 6:39 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Sheffield, the average sunshine in March is 5.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Sheffield?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Sheffield, is 9°C (48.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.3°C (36.1°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Sheffield?

The average relative humidity in March in Sheffield is 83%.

How much does it rain in Sheffield in March?

In Sheffield, United Kingdom, in March, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Sheffield?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Sheffield, United Kingdom. During 1.6 snowfall days, in March, Sheffield aggregates 7mm (0.28") of snow.

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

In Sheffield, the average day length in March is 11h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Sheffield?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sheffield, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 6:39 pm GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sheffield have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Sheffield is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Sheffield?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sheffield, United Kingdom, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average temperature in March - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in March: 9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average pressure in March - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in March: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in March - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in March: 16.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13km/h).

Average humidity in March
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average humidity in March - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, July and August (80%).

Average rainfall in March
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in March - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in March: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in March - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in March - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in March: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in March - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 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
Sheffield, United Kingdom

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in March - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Sheffield, United Kingdom

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in March - Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in March
Sheffield, United Kingdom

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

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

Sheffield, United Kingdom

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