Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March brings a slight elevation in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's freezing cold 20.8°F (-6.2°C) to a still subzero cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C). Petersville reports an average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C) during the nights of March.Humidity
March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout March, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.6 rainfall days, and 17.36" (441mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Petersville, during March, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.75" (146mm) of snow. In Petersville, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.9 days and aggregates up to 36.89" (937mm) of snow.Daylight
In Petersville, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 6:27 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 8:50 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 Petersville, the average sunshine in March is 7.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Petersville, AK
- Average high temperature in March: 27.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (65.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 12.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Petersville, AK
- Average pressure in March: 29.81"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.72"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Petersville, AK
- Average wind speed in March: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Petersville, AK
- Average humidity in March: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (64%).
Average rainfall in March
Petersville, AK
- Average rainfall in March: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Petersville, AK
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Petersville, AK
- Average snowfall in March: 5.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Petersville, AK
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Petersville, AK
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Petersville, AK
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Petersville, 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Petersville, AK
- Average cloud cover in March: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in March
Petersville, AK
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is April (5mi).
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