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
March's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C), slightly deviating from February's 24.1°F (-4.4°C). An average minimum temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) is recorded during the month of March.Humidity
February and March, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Fort Richardson, in March, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Richardson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.6 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Fort Richardson, in March, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow. In Fort Richardson, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.9 days and aggregates up to 29.09" (739mm) of snow.Daylight
In Fort Richardson, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:25 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 8:43 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 7h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in March?
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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 in Fort Richardson?
Average temperature in March
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average high temperature in March: 28.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 15.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Fort Richardson, 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 (29.67"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average wind speed in March: 4.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (5.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Fort Richardson, 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 (67%).
Average rainfall in March
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average rainfall in March: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.59").
Average rainfall days in March
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average snowfall in March: 4.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average snowfall days in March: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are August and September (9.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Fort Richardson, 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average cloud cover in March: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in March
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (5mi).
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