March weather forecast
Ridgeway, AK

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a subzero cold month in Ridgeway, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Ridgeway records a slight change with March's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) from February's 26.4°F (-3.1°C). During March, Ridgeway sees a mean low-temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.2 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Ridgeway. In Ridgeway, during March, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 74.6 snowfall days, and 37.32" (948mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 6:32 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:48 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 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in March leads to these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In March, in Ridgeway, the average high-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month?

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.2 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Ridgeway, during March, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length in Ridgeway is 11h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Ridgeway?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 6:32 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:48 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 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Ridgeway?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Ridgeway, AK

Average temperature in March - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (65.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 18.1°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 (15.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Ridgeway, AK

Average pressure in March - Ridgeway, 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 (29.64"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ridgeway, AK

Average wind speed in March - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Ridgeway, AK

Average humidity in March - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).

Average rainfall in March
Ridgeway, AK

Average rainfall in March - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.1").

Average rainfall days in March
Ridgeway, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ridgeway, AK

Average snowfall in March - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ridgeway, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ridgeway, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Ridgeway, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Ridgeway, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in March
Ridgeway, AK

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

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

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