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 shift into March brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frigid cold 12°F (-11.1°C) in February to a subzero cold 20.5°F (-6.4°C). Fairbanks's nights in March cool down to an average low-temperature of 1.9°F (-16.7°C).Humidity
March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 93%.Rainfall
In Fairbanks, in March, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fairbanks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.5 days and collects up to 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, August through December. In Fairbanks, in March, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 74.3 snowfall days, and 24.49" (622mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Fairbanks, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 51min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:09 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 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
The average sunshine in March is 5.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during March translates into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Fairbanks, AK
- Average high temperature in March: 20.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.1°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 (-9°F).
Average pressure in March
Fairbanks, AK
- Average pressure in March: 29.93"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
Fairbanks, AK
- Average wind speed in March: 4.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October, November and December (4.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Fairbanks, AK
- Average humidity in March: 93%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (56%).
Average rainfall in March
Fairbanks, AK
- Average rainfall in March: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in March
Fairbanks, AK
- Average rainfall days in March: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fairbanks, AK
- Average snowfall in March: 3.82"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fairbanks, AK
- Average snowfall days in March: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fairbanks, AK
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fairbanks, AK
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Fairbanks, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Fairbanks, AK
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The months with the most cloud cover are March, April and November (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in March
Fairbanks, AK
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
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 (4mi).
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