March weather forecast
Koliganek, AK

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Koliganek, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.3°F (-10.4°C) and max 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

Transitioning into March, Koliganek records an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C), almost identical to February's 23.2°F (-4.9°C). Koliganek experiences a steady low-temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Koliganek, in March, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Koliganek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.3 days and collects up to 25.12" (638mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Koliganek, Alaska. In Koliganek, in March, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.02" (153mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Koliganek, there are 67.5 snowfall days, and 34.53" (877mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 6:58 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:54 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

In Koliganek, the average sunshine in March is 5.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
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. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 13.3°F (-10.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Koliganek?

In Koliganek, the average relative humidity in March is 86%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Koliganek, in March, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Koliganek, in March, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.02" (153mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Koliganek, the average day length in March is 11h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 6:58 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Koliganek, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Koliganek, AK

Average temperature in March - Koliganek, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 25.2°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 (17.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 13.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Koliganek, AK

Average pressure in March - Koliganek, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.79"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.61"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Koliganek, AK

Average wind speed in March - Koliganek, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Koliganek, AK

Average humidity in March - Koliganek, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Koliganek, AK

Average rainfall in March - Koliganek, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.42").

Average rainfall days in March
Koliganek, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Koliganek, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Koliganek, AK

Average snowfall in March - Koliganek, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Koliganek, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Koliganek, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Koliganek, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Koliganek, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Koliganek, AK

Average UV index in March - Koliganek, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Koliganek, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Koliganek, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and November (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in March
Koliganek, AK

Average visibility in March - Koliganek, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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