March weather forecast
Birchwood, AK

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Birchwood, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and min 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Temperature

March observes an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C), marking an insignificant difference from February's 24.3°F (-4.3°C). Birchwood, in March, experiences an average temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C) at night.

Humidity

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Birchwood, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147 rainfall days, and 13.27" (337mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 57.9 snowfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Birchwood, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:24 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:42 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 March, the average sunshine is 7.2h.

UV index

In Birchwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

During March, Birchwood experiences an average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Birchwood, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Birchwood, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Birchwood, during March, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Birchwood have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Birchwood?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:24 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, in Birchwood, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:42 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 many hours of sunshine does Birchwood have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Birchwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in March
Birchwood, AK

Average temperature in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (63.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 13.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Birchwood, AK

Average pressure in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.77"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.69"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Birchwood, AK

Average wind speed in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Birchwood, AK

Average humidity in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).

Average rainfall in March
Birchwood, AK

Average rainfall in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Birchwood, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Birchwood, AK

Average snowfall in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Birchwood, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Birchwood, AK

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Birchwood, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Birchwood, AK

Average UV index in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Birchwood, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are April, August and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Birchwood, AK

Average visibility in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (4mi).

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