March weather forecast
Olnes, AK

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Olnes, is a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 1.9°F (-16.7°C) and max 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Temperature

Olnes's March weather indicates a minor ascent in high-temperatures, adjusting from an extreme cold 12°F (-11.1°C) in February to a freezing cold 20.5°F (-6.4°C). Olnes records an average low-temperature of 1.9°F (-16.7°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

In Olnes, in March, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Olnes, Alaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.5 days and collects up to 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. In Olnes, during March, snow falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow. In Olnes, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.3 days and aggregates up to 24.49" (622mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:08 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 8:42 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 Olnes, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In March, in Olnes, the average high-temperature is 20.5°F (-6.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

What is the most humid month in Olnes?

With an average relative humidity of 93%, March is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 93%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout March, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Olnes?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:08 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 8:42 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 Olnes have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Olnes is 1. 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
Olnes, AK

Average temperature in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 20.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 1.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9°F).

Average pressure in March
Olnes, AK

Average pressure in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Olnes, AK

Average wind speed in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October, November and December (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Olnes, AK

Average humidity in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (56%).

Average rainfall in March
Olnes, AK

Average rainfall in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
Olnes, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Olnes, AK

Average snowfall in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Olnes, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Olnes, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Olnes, AK

Average UV index in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Olnes, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are March, April and November (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Olnes, AK

Average visibility in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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