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Sem Weather in March

Sem in March

The short of it: Sem in March averages a high of 5 °C (42 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -1° · rain 48 mm · daylight 11 h 35 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: April & July

March in Sem brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -1°, with about 48 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 35 min in mid-March, 148 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and July.

Against its neighbours, Sem runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Tønsberg, 5 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

March in Sem, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 35 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TønsbergVestfold5 km ESE5°-1°47 mm
MelsomvikVestfold6 km S5°-1°47 mm
StokkeVestfold7 km SSW5°-1°49 mm
ÅsgårdstrandVestfold11 km NE5°-1°47 mm
HortenVestfold17 km NNE6°-1°46 mm
SandefjordVestfold18 km SSW5°0°51 mm
TjømeVestfold19 km S5°0°44 mm
HolmestrandVestfold23 km N5°-1°50 mm

The Almanac · Sem Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sem by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-3°66 mm16 km/h6 h 51 min✦✦
February2°-3°48 mm16 km/h9 h 7 min✦✦
March5°-1°48 mm15 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
April10°4°44 mm14 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
May16°9°59 mm14 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦
June19°13°74 mm14 km/h18 h 33 min✦✦✦
July21°15°84 mm13 km/h17 h 51 min✦✦✦
August21°14°96 mm13 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
September16°10°99 mm15 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
October10°6°115 mm15 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
November5°2°116 mm15 km/h7 h 31 min✦
December1°-2°76 mm15 km/h6 h 8 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sem in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sem in March?

Days average 5 °C (42 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Sem?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are April and July.

How long are the days in Sem in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 35 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 8 min in December to 18 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Sem in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Sem in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor