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
With the onset of March, Opelika's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from February's refreshing 58.8°F (14.9°C) to an enjoyable 66.6°F (19.2°C). Opelika in March anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Opelika, in March, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Opelika, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.9 days and collects up to 37.64" (956mm) 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, Opelika aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.9 snowfall days, and 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Opelika, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:01 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 6.5h.UV index
In Opelika, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Opelika, AL
- Average high temperature in March: 66.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 47.3°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Opelika, AL
- Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Opelika, AL
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Opelika, AL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Opelika, AL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.95"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in March
Opelika, AL
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Opelika, AL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Opelika, AL
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Opelika, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Opelika, AL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Opelika, AL
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Opelika, AL
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Opelika, 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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