March weather forecast
Fountain, AL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fountain, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 69.1°F (20.6°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 62.1°F (16.7°C) in February to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). Fountain's nights in March cool down to an average low-temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout March, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fountain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.1 days and collects up to 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Fountain aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.5 snowfall days, and 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Fountain, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:08 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 in Fountain is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fountain in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 69.1°F (20.6°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Fountain, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Fountain, in March, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Fountain aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:08 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 Fountain have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Fountain, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fountain, AL

Average temperature in March - Fountain, AL
  • Average high temperature in March: 69.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 49.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Fountain, AL

Average pressure in March - Fountain, AL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fountain, AL

Average wind speed in March - Fountain, AL
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Fountain, AL

Average humidity in March - Fountain, AL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Fountain, AL

Average rainfall in March - Fountain, AL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Fountain, AL

Average rainfall days in March - Fountain, AL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fountain, AL

Average snowfall in March - Fountain, AL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

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

Average snowfall days in March
Fountain, AL

Average snowfall days in March - Fountain, AL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.4 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
Fountain, AL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fountain, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fountain, AL

Average sunshine days in March - Fountain, AL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Fountain, AL

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Fountain, AL

Average cloud cover in March - Fountain, AL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Fountain, AL

Average visibility in March - Fountain, AL
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).

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