March weather forecast
Arctic Village, AK

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frigid cold month in Arctic Village, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of -13.9°F (-25.5°C) and an average high of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a subtle increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's polar cold -1.5°F (-18.6°C) to a frigid cold 6.3°F (-14.3°C). Arctic Village cools down to an average low-temperature of -13.9°F (-25.5°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Arctic Village, during March, snow falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Arctic Village, during the entire year, snow falls for 103.1 days and aggregates up to 26.02" (661mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:51 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:41 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during March translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Arctic Village, in March, the average high-temperature is 6.3°F (-14.3°C), and the average low-temperature is -13.9°F (-25.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 89%.

What is the driest month?

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Arctic Village, in March, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Arctic Village in March?

In Arctic Village, in March, during 10.2 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Arctic Village?

The average day length in March is 11h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:51 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:41 pm AKDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Arctic Village?

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 Arctic Village, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Arctic Village, AK

Average temperature in March - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 6.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: -13.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-18°F).

Average pressure in March
Arctic Village, AK

Average pressure in March - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Arctic Village, AK

Average wind speed in March - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (3.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Arctic Village, AK

Average humidity in March - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (56%).

Average rainfall in March
Arctic Village, AK

Average rainfall in March - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Arctic Village, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Arctic Village, AK

Average snowfall in March - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (4.88").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Arctic Village, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (15.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Arctic Village, AK

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

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Arctic Village, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Arctic Village, AK

Average UV index in March - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Arctic Village, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are April, September and October (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in March
Arctic Village, AK

Average visibility in March - Arctic Village, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (4mi).

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