Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The arrival of March brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C) in February to a still refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 45.7°F (7.6°C) in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149 rainfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Alton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Alton, during the entire year, snow falls for 3 days and aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:06 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Alton, AL
- Average high temperature in March: 63.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 45.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Alton, AL
- Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Alton, AL
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Alton, AL
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Alton, AL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.06").
Average rainfall days in March
Alton, AL
- Average rainfall days in March: 13 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Alton, AL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Alton, AL
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alton, AL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Alton, AL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Alton, AL
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Alton, AL
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Alton, AL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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