March weather forecast
King Salmon, AK

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in King Salmon, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

March's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C), subtly varied from February's 27°F (-2.8°C). King Salmon's nighttime temperature in March drops to an average of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In King Salmon, in March, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. In King Salmon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 18.43" (468mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In King Salmon, in March, during 12.3 snowfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 63.7 snowfall days, and 22.56" (573mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In King Salmon, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 6:58 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 9:07 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 King Salmon, the average sunshine in March is 5.3h.

UV index

In King Salmon, Alaska, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In King Salmon, Alaska, the average relative humidity in March is 86%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In King Salmon, in March, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In King Salmon, Alaska, in March, during 12.3 snowfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does King Salmon have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 6:58 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 9:07 pm AKDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in King Salmon, Alaska, 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 King Salmon have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
King Salmon, AK

Average temperature in March - King Salmon, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 27.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in March
King Salmon, AK

Average pressure in March - King Salmon, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.77"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.6"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
King Salmon, AK

Average wind speed in March - King Salmon, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.6mph).

Average humidity in March
King Salmon, AK

Average humidity in March - King Salmon, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).

Average rainfall in March
King Salmon, AK

Average rainfall in March - King Salmon, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in March
King Salmon, AK

Average rainfall days in March - King Salmon, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
King Salmon, AK

Average snowfall in March - King Salmon, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
King Salmon, AK

Average snowfall days in March - King Salmon, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
King Salmon, AK

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
King Salmon, AK

Average sunshine days in March - King Salmon, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in March
King Salmon, AK

Average UV index in March - King Salmon, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
King Salmon, AK

Average cloud cover in March - King Salmon, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and May (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in March
King Salmon, AK

Average visibility in March - King Salmon, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

King Salmon, Alaska, USA

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