The weather in March in Barentsburg

It's cold in March in Barentsburg with an average temperature of -7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -10°C to a high of -4°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -16°C and -9°C.

Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Barentsburg. 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 Barentsburg, Svalbard. 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 5°C in 2022, Barentsburg reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -23°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -34°C to a highest value of 1°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In March, there is an average of 133 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 166 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in March for Barentsburg

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Barentsburg. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Barentsburg New York
Average temperature -7°C 11°C
Max. temperature -4°C 14°C
Min. temperature -16°C -5°C
Total precipitation 133 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 16 days 10 days
Total snowfall 166 cm 7 cm
Snowy days 26 days 4 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Barentsburg with really cold temps, averaging around -6°C during the day and nights dipping to about -11°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps drop to around -8°C, with nights around -14°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 Barentsburg is around -7°C, while nighttime temps are about -13°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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 Barentsburg, Svalbard. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Barentsburg

Temperature in March in Barentsburg over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Barentsburg, Svalbard. 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 Barentsburg

Total precipitation in March in Barentsburg over the years

Daily Snowfall in March in Barentsburg

Snowfall in March in Barentsburg per year

Daily UV index in March in Barentsburg

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Barentsburg, 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 Barentsburg by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Barentsburg. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.