March weather forecast
Gadsden, AL

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A magnificent dusk shot of the famous Broad Street Bridge in Gadsden, Alabama
A magnificent dusk shot of the famous Broad Street Bridge in Gadsden, Alabama

Weather in March

March sees Gadsden transitioning out from the grip of winter as the chills start to recede noticeably. Wind speeds stay steady, reducing the wind chill factor, a relief after February's colder days. A transforming weather pattern marks temperatures shooting up to 62.8°F (17.1°C), a significant change from February's chill. March welcomes the spring, promising balmier days ahead with more generous sunshine. As Gadsden bids goodbye to March, the anticipation of April's warmer temperatures keeps spirits high.

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cool 55°F (12.8°C) to an enjoyable 62.8°F (17.1°C). During March, the average low-temperature is recorded at a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Gadsden is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout March, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 175.9 rainfall days, and 39.41" (1001mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Gadsden aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Gadsden, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.2 days and aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Gadsden, Alabama, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:04 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in March transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Gadsden, is 62.8°F (17.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 44.8°F (7.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in Gadsden in March?

In March, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout March, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Gadsden aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:04 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 Gadsden have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Gadsden, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Gadsden, AL

Average temperature in March - Gadsden, AL
  • Average high temperature in March: 62.8°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 (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Gadsden, AL

Average pressure in March - Gadsden, 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
Gadsden, AL

Average wind speed in March - Gadsden, AL
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Gadsden, AL

Average humidity in March - Gadsden, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Gadsden, AL

Average rainfall in March - Gadsden, AL
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.4").

Average rainfall days in March
Gadsden, AL

Average rainfall days in March - Gadsden, AL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gadsden, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gadsden, AL

Average snowfall days in March - Gadsden, AL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gadsden, AL

Average sunshine days in March - Gadsden, AL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Gadsden, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Gadsden, AL

Average cloud cover in March - Gadsden, AL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Gadsden, AL

Average visibility in March - Gadsden, 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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