STATISTICS from CTO Weather Centre -
March, 2026
MONTHLY SUMMARY: MEANS AND TOTALS:
Reading
Mean
Normal
RecHi
Year
RecLo
Year
High Temp
2012
2017
Low Temp
2012
2014
Mean Temp
2012
2014
Dew Point
2020
2017
Relative Humidity
60
%
70
%
2023
39
%
2017
Barometric Pressure
2021
2025
Winds
2021
2002
- from
E
N
N
Monthly Total
Total
Normal
RecMost
YY
RecLeast
YY
Rain
2016
2018
Snow
2023
2023
- Water Equivalent mm
2023
2024
Precipitation
2025
2018
Sunshine
82
h
293
h
2016
0
h
2002
MONTHLY SUMMARY: SINGLE-DAY EXTREMES AND RECORDS:
Reading
Max
DD
Min
DD
RecHi
YY-DD
RecLo
YY-DD
High Temperature
2012-19
2003-03
Low Temp
2012-22
2003-03
Humidex
2021-25
Wind Chill
2021-02
Dew Point
2012-21
2017-27
Relative Humidity
100
%
2023-03
1
%
2017-27
Barometric Pressure
2020-22
2023-10
Winds
2019-28
- from
WSW
Daily Total
Most
DD
RecMost
YY-DD
Rain
2021-26
Snow
2014-30
Snow Equiv mm
2014-30
Precipitation
2021-26
Sunshine
16:20
h
2022-03
Daily Mean
Max
DD
Min
DD
RecHi
YY-DD
RecLo
YY-DD
Temperature
2012-21
2003-03
Dew Point
2012-22
2013-30
Relative Humidity
100
%
2023-05
1
%
2017-27
Barometric Pressure
2020-22
2023-10
Winds
2021-01
2002-01
- from
W
N
EVENTS NEXT MONTH (17):
"Storm of the Century" - March 3 @ 00:00
On this day in 1971, a massive blizzard hit eastern Canada. 40 to 80 centimetres of snow feel, whipped by winds of up to 110km /h. The storm caused 30 deaths.
Full Moon - March 3 @ 05:37
The Moon is most-opposite the Sun in the sky, rising as the sun sets.
Albert Einstein Born - March 4 @ 00:00
On this day in 1879, Albert Einstein was born. He gave birth to many modern physics concepts, including two special theories of Relativity, a better understanding of piezoelectric effects, and more. He was particularly famous for his gendankenexperimenten (thought experiments). Einstein died in 1955.
Last Quarter - March 11 @ 04:38
A waning half-Moon is near the meridian (halfway across the sky) as the Sun rises.
New Moon - March 10 @ 20:23
The Moon is nearest the Sun in the sky and cannot be seen from the ground.
March 1989 Geomagnetic Storm - March 13 @ 00:00
A stunning auroral display greeted onlookers on this day in 1998, when the sky danced with the Northern Lights as far south as Texas.
Stephen Hawking Dies - March 14 @ 00:00
On this day in 2018, legendary British Physicist Stephen Hawking died. During his career, the brilliant mathematician and cosmologist advanced our theoretical knowledge of black holes and the origins of the Universe, and had insights into the nature and behaviour of time.
Eruption of Eyjafjallajokull - March 20 @ 00:00
On this day in 2010, the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull began a series of eruptions which were highly disruptive to air travel within western Europe. The eruptions continued until June 23.
Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 Discovered - March 24 @ 00:00
On this day in 1993, Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 was discovered jointly by Eugene and Carolyn Shoemaker, and David Levy, a Canadian. The comet broke apart in Jupiter's gravity and impacted the planet beginning in July 1994.
First Flight of the Arrow - March 25 @ 00:00
On this day in 1958, the all-Canadian Avro Arrow made its first flight. A groundbreaking interceptor plane, the Arrow was eventually cancelled by the Diefenbaker government, in favour of a cruise-missile system.
First Quarter - March 25 @ 14:17
A waxing half-Moon is near the meridian (halfway across the sky) as the Sun sets.
Total Lunar Eclipse - March 2 @ 03:44
The Moon will be completedly eclipsed by the Earth in this event visible from the eastern and western margins of the Pacific Ocean.
Time Change in most of North America: clocks go forward one hour. - March 8 @ 02:00
Eastern Standard Time ends at 02:00 EST. Eastern Daylight Time begins at 03:00 EDT
Vernal (Spring) Equinox - March 20 @ 09:45
Winter ends; Spring begins (N. Hemisphere). Summer ends; Autumn begins (S. Hemisphere). Day and night are equal worldwide.
Alaska Earthquake - March 27 @ 00:00
On this day in 1964 (62 years ago), a major earthquake in Alaska gave rise to a tsunami which caused damage to towns and cities up and down the west coast of North America, including the Canadian city of Port Alberni, British Columbia.
Rockland Observatory Established - March 30 @ 00:00
On this day in 1986, the Rockland Observatory was established. It was decomissioned in 1989.
Newfoundland and Labrador Joins Confederation - March 31 @ 00:00
Today marks 77 years since Newfoundland and Labrador joined the Canadian Confederation in 1949.
Next Month:
Day
MeanHigh
MeanLow
MeanTemp
AvRH
AvDP
AvBP
Prec
Sunrise
Sunset
Moon
Winds
1
61%
06:41
17:50
Waxing Gibbous
W @
2
67%
06:39
17:52
Waxing Gibbous
E @
3
60%
06:37
17:53
Full
E @
4
58%
06:35
17:54
Waning Gibbous
W @
5
58%
06:34
17:56
Waning Gibbous
E @
6
59%
06:32
17:57
Waning Gibbous
W @
7
61%
06:30
17:59
Waning Gibbous
E @
8
63%
06:28
18:00
Waning Gibbous
E @
9
60%
06:26
18:01
Waning Gibbous
E @
10
60%
06:24
18:03
Waning Gibbous
E @
11
65%
06:22
18:04
Last Quarter
E @
12
64%
06:21
18:05
Waning Crescent
WNW @
13
63%
06:19
18:07
Waning Crescent
E @
14
69%
06:17
18:08
Waning Crescent
W @
15
74%
06:15
18:09
Waning Crescent
ENE @
16
66%
06:13
18:10
Waning Crescent
W @
17
60%
06:11
18:12
Waning Crescent
E @
18
53%
06:09
18:13
New
W @
19
59%
06:07
18:14
Waxing Crescent
E @
20
61%
06:06
18:16
Waxing Crescent
E @
21
56%
06:04
18:17
Waxing Crescent
E @
22
63%
06:02
18:18
Waxing Crescent
W @
23
56%
06:00
18:20
Waxing Crescent
W @
24
51%
05:58
18:21
Waxing Crescent
W @
25
62%
05:56
18:22
First Quarter
ENE @
26
56%
05:54
18:24
Waxing Gibbous
E @
27
55%
05:52
18:25
Waxing Gibbous
E @
28
66%
05:50
18:26
Waxing Gibbous
W @
29
59%
05:48
18:27
Waxing Gibbous
WNW @
30
57%
05:47
18:29
Waxing Gibbous
E @
31
55%
05:45
18:30
Waxing Gibbous
W @
March
60%
-8.6°C
1016.0 mb
E @ 1 km/h
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