March weather forecast
Shaktoolik, AK

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a freezing cold month in Shaktoolik, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and an average low of 5.7°F (-14.6°C).

Temperature

March's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 18.9°F (-7.3°C), slightly varied from February's 14.7°F (-9.6°C). Shaktoolik experiences an average temperature drop to an extreme cold 5.7°F (-14.6°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In Shaktoolik, during March, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Shaktoolik, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.6 days and collects up to 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shaktoolik are January through May, September through December. In Shaktoolik, in March, during 16.7 snowfall days, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shaktoolik, during the entire year, snow falls for 94.3 days and aggregates up to 27.2" (691mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 8:48 am and sunset at 7:04 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 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 4.8h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Shaktoolik. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Shaktoolik, is 18.9°F (-7.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 5.7°F (-14.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 92%, March is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Shaktoolik, the average relative humidity in March is 92%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, in Shaktoolik, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Shaktoolik, in March, during 16.7 snowfall days, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shaktoolik have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:48 am and sunset at 7:04 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 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 many hours of sunshine does Shaktoolik have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Shaktoolik, AK

Average temperature in March - Shaktoolik, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 18.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 5.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Shaktoolik, AK

Average pressure in March - Shaktoolik, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.72"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Shaktoolik, AK

Average wind speed in March - Shaktoolik, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Shaktoolik, AK

Average humidity in March - Shaktoolik, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Shaktoolik, AK

Average rainfall in March - Shaktoolik, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Shaktoolik, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Shaktoolik, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shaktoolik, AK

Average snowfall in March - Shaktoolik, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shaktoolik, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Shaktoolik, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shaktoolik, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Shaktoolik, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Shaktoolik, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Shaktoolik, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Shaktoolik, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in March
Shaktoolik, AK

Average visibility in March - Shaktoolik, 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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