March weather forecast
Cold Bay, AK

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cold Bay, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.4°F (-2°C) and max 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

March, with average temperatures reaching a high of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low of 28.4°F (-2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Cold Bay, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cold Bay, in March, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.3 snowfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cold Bay, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 8:38 am and sunset at 7:27 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 9:27 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 Cold Bay, the average sunshine in March is 4.8h.

UV index

February, March and November, 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in March, with averages reaching a high of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

How cold is it in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

What is the driest month?

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in March?

In Cold Bay, during March, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Cold Bay, in March, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cold Bay have in March?

In March, the average day length in Cold Bay is 11h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 8:38 am and sunset at 7:27 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 9:27 pm AKDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Cold Bay?

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 Cold Bay, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cold Bay?

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Cold Bay, AK

Average temperature in March - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (54.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (28.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Cold Bay, AK

Average pressure in March - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.76"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (29.52"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cold Bay, AK

Average wind speed in March - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 14mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Cold Bay, AK

Average humidity in March - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (80%).

Average rainfall in March
Cold Bay, AK

Average rainfall in March - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
Cold Bay, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cold Bay, AK

Average snowfall in March - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cold Bay, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cold Bay, AK

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cold Bay, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and December (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Cold Bay, AK

Average UV index in March - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Cold Bay, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and October (Cloud cover 63).

Average visibility in March
Cold Bay, AK

Average visibility in March - Cold Bay, 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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