March weather forecast
Selawik, AK

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Selawik, is also a frigid cold month, with an average temperature varying between 9°F (-12.8°C) and -4.5°F (-20.3°C).

Temperature

March brings a marginal elevation to an extremely cold 9°F (-12.8°C) from February's 6.1°F (-14.4°C) in Selawik's average high-temperatures. During March, the nighttime temperature in Selawik, Alaska, averages of -4.5°F (-20.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Selawik are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 85.8 rainfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Selawik, in March, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 5.59" (142mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Selawik, there are 90.6 snowfall days, and 33.58" (853mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:50 am and sunset at 6:54 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 9:35 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

March temperatures in Selawik vary between a high-temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C) and a low-temperature of -4.5°F (-20.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are most humid months in Selawik.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Selawik, the average relative humidity in March is 91%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Selawik, during March, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.59" (142mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:50 am and sunset at 6:54 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 9:35 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 Selawik, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Selawik?

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

How high is the UV index in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Selawik, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: -4.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Selawik, AK

Average pressure in March - Selawik, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Selawik, AK

Average wind speed in March - Selawik, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Selawik, AK

Average humidity in March - Selawik, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (63%).

Average rainfall in March
Selawik, AK

Average rainfall in March - Selawik, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Selawik, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Selawik, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Selawik, AK

Average snowfall in March - Selawik, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Selawik, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Selawik, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Selawik, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Selawik, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Selawik, AK

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Selawik, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Selawik, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in March
Selawik, AK

Average visibility in March - Selawik, 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 and December (4mi).

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