March weather forecast
Cottonwood, AL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cottonwood, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 70.5°F (21.4°C).

Temperature

March introduces a marginal temperature uplift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's enjoyable 63.7°F (17.6°C) to an agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C). Throughout the month of March, Cottonwood expects an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.9 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

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 5:39 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:00 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 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Cottonwood in March?

In Cottonwood, 70.5°F (21.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 51.4°F (10.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Cottonwood, in March, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Cottonwood, snow does not fall in February through December.

How many hours of daylight does Cottonwood have in March?

In Cottonwood, the average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:00 pm CDT.

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

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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Cottonwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Cottonwood, AL

Average temperature in March - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average high temperature in March: 70.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Cottonwood, AL

Average pressure in March - Cottonwood, 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
Cottonwood, AL

Average wind speed in March - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Cottonwood, AL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Cottonwood, AL

Average rainfall in March - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").

Average rainfall days in March
Cottonwood, AL

Average rainfall days in March - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cottonwood, AL

Average snowfall in March - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cottonwood, AL

Average snowfall days in March - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

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

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cottonwood, AL

Average sunshine days in March - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Cottonwood, AL

Average UV index in March - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average UV index in March: 5

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

Average cloud cover in March
Cottonwood, AL

Average cloud cover in March - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Cottonwood, AL

Average visibility in March - Cottonwood, 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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