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
Sterling sees the arrival of March with an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C), indicating a subtle variation from February. Throughout the nights in March, an average low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) is noted.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 89%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout March, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sterling, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.9 days and collects up to 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout March, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 65.1 snowfall days, and 23.27" (591mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 6:31 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 8:46 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 Sterling, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Average temperature in March
Sterling, AK
- Average high temperature in March: 30.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 17.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Sterling, 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
Sterling, AK
- Average wind speed in March: 5.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Sterling, AK
- Average humidity in March: 89%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (64%).
Average rainfall in March
Sterling, AK
- Average rainfall in March: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Sterling, AK
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sterling, AK
- Average snowfall in March: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sterling, AK
- Average snowfall days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sterling, 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: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sterling, AK
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Sterling, AK
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Sterling, AK
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in March
Sterling, 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 January, February and March (4mi).
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