March weather forecast
Ninilchik, AK

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a subzero cold month in Ninilchik, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

March reports an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C), slightly varied from February's 27°F (-2.8°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) during March nights.

Humidity

In Ninilchik, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.

Rainfall

March and May are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In March, it is snowing for 13.7 days. Throughout March, 6.93" (176mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ninilchik, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.3 days and aggregates up to 44.88" (1140mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of March in Ninilchik, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 6:35 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 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 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During March, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

During March, Ninilchik experiences an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Ninilchik, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are March and May Rain falls for 9.8 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in March?

In Ninilchik, during March, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Ninilchik, in March, during 13.7 snowfall days, 6.93" (176mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ninilchik have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 6:35 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 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 in Ninilchik?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Ninilchik, AK

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Ninilchik, AK

Average pressure in March - Ninilchik, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.74"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.63"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ninilchik, AK

Average wind speed in March - Ninilchik, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, November and December (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Ninilchik, AK

Average humidity in March - Ninilchik, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Ninilchik, AK

Average rainfall in March - Ninilchik, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and May (1.34").

Average rainfall days in March
Ninilchik, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Ninilchik, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ninilchik, AK

Average snowfall in March - Ninilchik, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (10.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ninilchik, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Ninilchik, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ninilchik, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Ninilchik, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and March (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Ninilchik, AK

Average UV index in March - Ninilchik, 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 February and October (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Ninilchik, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Ninilchik, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in March
Ninilchik, AK

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

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

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