March weather forecast
Hughes, AK

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Hughes, is also a frigid cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min -4.5°F (-20.3°C) and max 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Temperature

March comes with a subtle rise, with the average high-temperature adjusting from a frigid cold 5°F (-15°C) in February to an extremely cold 12.6°F (-10.8°C). An average low-temperature of -4.5°F (-20.3°C) is observed during the March nights.

Humidity

February through April, with an average relative humidity of 96%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Hughes, in March, during 1.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hughes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.4 days and collects up to 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In March, it is snowing for 16.8 days. Throughout March, 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hughes, during the entire year, snow falls for 113.1 days and aggregates up to 53.5" (1359mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 6:32 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 9:11 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 3.3h.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in March interprets into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In Hughes, 12.6°F (-10.8°C) is the average high-temperature and -4.5°F (-20.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February through April, with an average relative humidity of 96%.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 96%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Hughes, in March, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Hughes, during March, snow falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.95" (202mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hughes have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 6:32 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 9:11 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 many hours of sunshine does Hughes have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Hughes, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Hughes, AK

Average temperature in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 12.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: -4.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Hughes, AK

Average pressure in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Hughes, AK

Average wind speed in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Hughes, AK

Average humidity in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 96%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and April (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (57%).

Average rainfall in March
Hughes, AK

Average rainfall in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Hughes, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hughes, AK

Average snowfall in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.54").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hughes, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (17.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hughes, AK

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

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hughes, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Hughes, AK

Average UV index in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Hughes, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in March
Hughes, AK

Average visibility in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 2mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (2mi).

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