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ScotlandThe weather in March in Shetland Islands
It's cold in March in Shetland Islands with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 5°C.
Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Shetland Islands. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Shetland Islands, Scotland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 12°C in 2022, Shetland Islands reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -6°C to a highest value of 9°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In March, there is an average of 113 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,9 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in March for Shetland Islands
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Shetland Islands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| Shetland Islands | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 7°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 9°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 3°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 113 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 10 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,9 cm | 7 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 4 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Shetland Islands with cold temps, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights around 4°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 8°C, with nights around 4°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Shetland Islands is around 8°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Shetland Islands, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Shetland Islands
Temperature in March in Shetland Islands over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Shetland Islands, Scotland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in March in Shetland Islands
Total precipitation in March in Shetland Islands over the years
Daily Snowfall in March in Shetland Islands
Snowfall in March in Shetland Islands per year
Daily UV index in March in Shetland Islands
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Shetland Islands, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Shetland Islands by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shetland Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.