March weather forecast
Portersville, AL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Portersville, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.3°F (16.3°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in February to a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C). During March, the average low-temperature is recorded at a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Portersville, in March, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 184 rainfall days, and 43.54" (1106mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Portersville aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Portersville, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.7 days and aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

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 5:39 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:03 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 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Portersville, is 61.3°F (16.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Portersville, Alabama, during March, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Portersville aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Portersville have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:03 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 long on average sun shines in March in Portersville?

In Portersville, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Portersville, AL

Average temperature in March - Portersville, AL
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Portersville, AL

Average pressure in March - Portersville, 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
Portersville, AL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Portersville, AL

Average humidity in March - Portersville, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Portersville, AL

Average rainfall in March - Portersville, AL
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.82"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and December (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.64").

Average rainfall days in March
Portersville, AL

Average rainfall days in March - Portersville, AL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Portersville, AL

Average snowfall in March - Portersville, AL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Portersville, AL

Average snowfall days in March - Portersville, AL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Portersville, AL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Portersville, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Portersville, AL

Average sunshine days in March - Portersville, AL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Portersville, AL

Average UV index in March - Portersville, 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
Portersville, AL

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

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

Average visibility in March
Portersville, AL

Average visibility in March - Portersville, AL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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