March weather forecast
Old Harbor, AK

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a cold month in Old Harbor, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

The initiation of March records an average high-temperature of a still wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. The March nights show a slight decrease to a mean low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March and November, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Old Harbor, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Old Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.2 days and collects up to 37.32" (948mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 6:47 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 8:52 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 5.5h.

UV index

In Old Harbor, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Old Harbor, 35.8°F (2.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What are the least humid months?

March and November, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the least humid months in Old Harbor.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Old Harbor, in March, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Old Harbor, Alaska, during March, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Old Harbor have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 6:47 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 8:52 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 Old Harbor have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Old Harbor?

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

Average temperature in March - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (57.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (30.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Old Harbor, AK

Average pressure in March - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.7"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.55"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Old Harbor, AK

Average wind speed in March - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Old Harbor, AK

Average humidity in March - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (80%).

Average rainfall in March
Old Harbor, AK

Average rainfall in March - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.85").

Average rainfall days in March
Old Harbor, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Old Harbor, AK

Average snowfall in March - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Old Harbor, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Old Harbor, AK

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Old Harbor, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Old Harbor, AK

Average UV index in March - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Old Harbor, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in March
Old Harbor, AK

Average visibility in March - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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