Iceland Weather in March: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In March, Iceland experiences cold temperatures with an average daily temperature of -1.2°C (29.8°F). High temperatures reach an average of 1.6°C (34.9°F), while lows drop to an average of -4.1°C (24.6°F). The average temperature feels slightly colder than the actual reading, ranging from -1.6°C (29.2°F) to -9.2°C (15.5°F), with an average “feels-like” temperature of -5.5°C (22.1°F). Iceland sees a moderate level of humidity in March, averaging around 58.2%. The country receives low to moderate amounts of precipitation during this time, with an average of 0.24 inches (6.1 mm). There is a high chance of precipitation, with an average precipitation probability of 90.3% and coverage of 9.0%. The most common type of precipitation is snow, and Iceland has an average snow depth of 0.01 inches (0.3 cm) with 0.03 inches (0.8 mm) of snowfall. Winds are strong in Iceland, with an average wind speed of 25.7 km/h (16.0 mph) and gusts reaching up to 49.0 km/h (30.4 mph). The average atmospheric pressure is 1013.3 mb (29.93 inHg). Cloud cover is moderate, with an average of 60.0%. In terms of daylight, Iceland experiences around 11 hours and 47 minutes of daylight in March, with the sun rising at an average time of 7:43 am and setting at 7:30 pm. Visibility is good, with an average of 18.0 km (11.2 miles). The average UV index is low at 2.0, indicating a minimal risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
What is the temperature in Iceland in March?
Average air temperature in Iceland is -1.2°C (29.8°F) in March. The outside temperature in Iceland feels like -5.5°C (22.1°F) on a typical March day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 1.6°C (34.9°F) and feels like -1.6°C (29.2°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -4.1°C (24.6°F) which feels like -9.2°C (15.5°F).
How cold is Iceland in March?
The coldest temp in Iceland in March drops to -14.2°C (6.4°F) during the cold nights. With 25.7km/h (16mph) winds and 58.2% humidity it feels like -20.7°C (-5.3°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -4.1°C (24.6°F) during night time in March.
Does it rain in Iceland in March?
Yes, it rains for 19 days in Iceland in March averaging 0.24 mm of precipitation. Iceland has a 90.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of March.
How much does it rain in Iceland throughout March?
Iceland has 0.24 mm (0.01 inch) of rain per day on average in March. It rains for an average of 19 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Iceland in March?
Yes, it snows in Iceland during March. The average snowfall is 0.03 cm (0.01 inch) per day. And there is 0.01 cm (0 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Iceland windy in March?
The average speed of wind in Iceland during March is 25.7km/h (16mph) and average windgust is 49km/h (30.4mph). On some days in March wind can reach up to 42.5km/h (26.4mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Iceland in March?
Most days of March the wind is blowing from East direction in Iceland.
What are the humidity levels in Iceland in March?
The average humidity levels in Iceland in March are 58.2%. Daily humidity levels in Iceland range from 35.8% to 90.1% during March.
How many hours of daylight are in Iceland in March?
Iceland has 11 hours 47 minutes of daylight in March on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Iceland in March is at 7:43:34 and the sunset is at 19:30:37.
What is the cloud coverage in Iceland in March?
Clouds cover 60% of the sky on average throughout March in Iceland. The cloud coverage ranges from 20.1% to 95.3% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in March in Iceland?
UV index in Iceland is 2 during March.
What is the solar radiation in Iceland in March?
The average solar radiation is 17.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Iceland during March. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 9.4 W/m2 to 25.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during March in Iceland?
The average solar energy during March in Iceland is 1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.5 MJ/m2, to 1.5 MJ/m2 during March.
Are there severe weather risks in Iceland in March?
Yes, there is a % risk for severe weather in Iceland in March.
What is the air pressure in Iceland in March?
On average the air pressure in Iceland in March is 1013.3 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 983.1 mb to 1036.5 mb.
What is the visibility in Iceland in March?
The average daylight visibility in Iceland in March is 18 km (11.2 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 10.4 km (6.5 miles) to 22.5 km (14 miles) throughout March.
What is the dew point in Iceland in March?
The average dew point in Iceland during March is -8.8°C (16.1°F).
Where is the data for Iceland climate in March coming from?
The climate data for Iceland in March is collected from the following weather stations.
- KEFLAVIK, IC
- REYKJAVIK, IC
- STRAUMSVIK, IC
- REYKJAVIK, IC
- BIKF
- BIRK
- DW2431 Kopavogur IS