March weather forecast
Hector, New Zealand

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn in Hector, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.5°C (63.5°F) and 12.6°C (54.7°F).

Temperature

March's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 17.5°C (63.5°F), slightly deviating from February's 18.5°C (65.3°F). Nighttime temperatures during March report a consistent average of 12.6°C (54.7°F).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Hector, in March, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 222.4 rainfall days, and 1480mm (58.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall in Hector.

Daylight

In Hector, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 7:25 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

In Hector, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following advice:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Hector?
In Hector, in March, the average high-temperature is 17.5°C (63.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.6°C (54.7°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Hector?
The average relative humidity in March in Hector, New Zealand, is 81%.
How much does it rain in Hector in March?
In Hector, New Zealand, during March, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Hector?
In Hector, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.
How many hours of daylight does Hector have in March?
The average day length in March in Hector, New Zealand, is 12h and 22min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Hector?
On the first day of March in Hector, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 7:25 pm NZDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Hector have in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration in Hector is 7h.
How high is the UV index in March in Hector?
In Hector, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Hector, New Zealand
Average temperature in March
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in March: 17.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 12.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.2°C).

Average pressure in March - Hector, New Zealand
Average pressure in March
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in March: 1017.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Hector, New Zealand
Average wind speed in March
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in March: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (12km/h).

Average humidity in March - Hector, New Zealand
Average humidity in March
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).

Average rainfall in March - Hector, New Zealand
Average rainfall in March
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in March: 84mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (153mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (69mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Hector, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in March
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).

Average snowfall in March - Hector, New Zealand
Average snowfall in March
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Hector, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in March
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hector, New Zealand
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March - Hector, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in March
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13 days

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

Average UV index in March - Hector, New Zealand
Average UV index in March
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March - Hector, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in March
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in March - Hector, New Zealand
Average visibility in March
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March and June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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