Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Banff observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of March, adjusting from February's -6.9°C (19.6°F) to a still freezing cold -2.5°C (27.5°F). In Banff, the expected average low-temperature for March is a frigid cold -10.9°C (12.4°F).Humidity
In Banff, Canada, the average relative humidity in March is 90%.Rainfall
In Banff, Canada, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation. In Banff, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.4 days and collects up to 589mm (23.19") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Banff, in March, during 21.2 snowfall days, 272mm (10.71") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 133.1 snowfall days, and 1671mm (65.79") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Banff, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 6:24 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 8:14 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine is 6.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Banff, Canada
- Average high temperature in March: -2.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-8.1°C).
- Average low temperature in March: -10.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.9°C).
Average pressure in March
Banff, Canada
- Average pressure in March: 1015.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1011.7mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Banff, Canada
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.2km/h).
Average humidity in March
Banff, Canada
- Average humidity in March: 90%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).
Average rainfall in March
Banff, Canada
- Average rainfall in March: 37mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (116mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (18mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Banff, Canada
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Banff, Canada
- Average snowfall in March: 272mm
The month with the highest snowfall is April (324mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Banff, Canada
- Average snowfall days in March: 21.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Banff, Canada
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Banff, Canada
- Average sunshine days in March: 7.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (4.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Banff, Canada
- Average UV index in March: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Banff, Canada
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Banff, Canada
- Average visibility in March: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (7km).
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