March weather forecast
Dot Lake, AK

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a subzero cold month in Dot Lake, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average low of 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's extreme cold 13.8°F (-10.1°C) to a subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). Throughout March, Dot Lake records an average temperature of 1.9°F (-16.7°C) at night.

Humidity

March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Dot Lake, during March, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. In Dot Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70.4 days and collects up to 7.56" (192mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, August through December. The months with the most snowfall are March and October, with an average 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:57 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:25 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 7h.

UV index

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Dot Lake, records 21.6°F (-5.8°C), while the low-temperature is 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Dot Lake, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Dot Lake, in March, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are March and October, with an average 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Dot Lake, in March, during 8 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Dot Lake have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:57 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:25 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 is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average temperature in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 1.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average pressure in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average wind speed in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average humidity in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (51%).

Average rainfall in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average rainfall in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average snowfall in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.99"

The months with the highest snowfall are March and October (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dot Lake, AK

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 22.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (17.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average UV index in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are March and November (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average visibility in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (5mi).

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