March weather forecast
Cottonton, AL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a pleasant month in Cottonton, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 68.4°F (20.2°C).

Temperature

The embrace of March brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) in February to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). In Cottonton, the average low-temperature during the month of March is a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Cottonton, in March, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cottonton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 36.77" (934mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Cottonton aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Cottonton, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.8 days and aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cottonton, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 6:59 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

In Cottonton, the average sunshine in March is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

Cottonton in March has an average high-temperature of 68.4°F (20.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Cottonton, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Cottonton, Alabama, during March, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Cottonton aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 6:59 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Cottonton have in March?

In Cottonton, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Cottonton, AL

Average temperature in March - Cottonton, AL
  • Average high temperature in March: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 49.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39°F).

Average pressure in March
Cottonton, AL

Average pressure in March - Cottonton, AL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cottonton, AL

Average wind speed in March - Cottonton, AL
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Cottonton, AL

Average humidity in March - Cottonton, AL
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Cottonton, AL

Average rainfall in March - Cottonton, AL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in March
Cottonton, AL

Average rainfall days in March - Cottonton, AL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cottonton, AL

Average snowfall in March - Cottonton, AL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cottonton, AL

Average snowfall days in March - Cottonton, AL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cottonton, AL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cottonton, AL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cottonton, AL

Average sunshine days in March - Cottonton, AL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Cottonton, AL

Average UV index in March - Cottonton, AL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Cottonton, AL

Average cloud cover in March - Cottonton, AL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Cottonton, AL

Average visibility in March - Cottonton, 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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