March weather forecast
Anchor Point, AK

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a subzero cold month in Anchor Point, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, the average high-temperature rests at a still freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Anchor Point encounters an average temperature dip to a still freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C) throughout March, subtly lower than its daytime maximum.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Anchor Point, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.7 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Anchor Point, during March, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.28" (134mm) of snow. In Anchor Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.7 days and aggregates up to 30.47" (774mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Anchor Point is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:36 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 8:49 pm AKDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AKST to AKDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from AKDT to AKST.

Sunshine

In Anchor Point, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In Anchor Point, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Anchor Point, is 31.8°F (-0.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Anchor Point, Alaska, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout March, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Anchor Point have in March?

In Anchor Point, the average day length in March is 11h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:36 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 8:49 pm AKDT.

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 AKST to AKDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Anchor Point is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Anchor Point, AK

Average temperature in March - Anchor Point, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Anchor Point, AK

Average pressure in March - Anchor Point, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.73"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.61"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Anchor Point, AK

Average wind speed in March - Anchor Point, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Anchor Point, AK

Average humidity in March - Anchor Point, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, July, August and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Anchor Point, AK

Average rainfall in March - Anchor Point, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.26").

Average rainfall days in March
Anchor Point, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Anchor Point, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Anchor Point, AK

Average snowfall in March - Anchor Point, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Anchor Point, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Anchor Point, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Anchor Point, AK

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Anchor Point, AK
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Anchor Point, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Anchor Point, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Anchor Point, AK

Average UV index in March - Anchor Point, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Anchor Point, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Anchor Point, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in March
Anchor Point, AK

Average visibility in March - Anchor Point, AK
  • 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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