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
The onset of March marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a polar cold 4.1°F (-15.5°C) in February to a subzero cold 14°F (-10°C). The average temperature during March nights is registered at a dangerously cold -6.5°F (-21.4°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 96%.Rainfall
In Central, in March, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Central, Alaska, in March, snow falls for 18.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 102.7 snowfall days, and 21.34" (542mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Central, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 50min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:55 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 8:32 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 Central, the average sunshine in March is 3.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in March interprets into the following advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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What is the UV index reading in March?
Average temperature in March
Central, AK
- Average high temperature in March: 14°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: -6.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-18.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Central, AK
- Average pressure in March: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Central, AK
- Average wind speed in March: 3.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (2.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Central, AK
- Average humidity in March: 96%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).
Average rainfall in March
Central, AK
- Average rainfall in March: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Central, AK
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Central, AK
- Average snowfall in March: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Central, AK
- Average snowfall days in March: 18.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Central, AK
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 3h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Central, AK
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Central, AK
- Average UV index in March: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Central, AK
- Average cloud cover in March: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Central, AK
- Average visibility in March: 2mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (2mi).
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