March weather forecast
Nikiski, AK

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a freezing cold month in Nikiski, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) marks March, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in February. The nights of March anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 136.3 rainfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, September through December are months with snowfall. In Nikiski, in March, during 10.2 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.1 snowfall days, and 30.71" (780mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 6:32 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:49 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 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Nikiski?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Nikiski?

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, in Nikiski, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Nikiski, in March, during 10.2 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Nikiski have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 6:32 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:49 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 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value 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
Nikiski, AK

Average temperature in March - Nikiski, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Nikiski, AK

Average pressure in March - Nikiski, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.75"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.64"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Nikiski, AK

Average wind speed in March - Nikiski, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Nikiski, AK

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Nikiski, AK

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Nikiski, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Nikiski, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Nikiski, AK

Average snowfall in March - Nikiski, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Nikiski, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Nikiski, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (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
Nikiski, AK

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Nikiski, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Nikiski, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Nikiski, AK

Average UV index in March - Nikiski, 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 January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Nikiski, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Nikiski, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in March
Nikiski, AK

Average visibility in March - Nikiski, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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