March weather forecast
Alma, AR

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Alma, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43°F (6.1°C) and 61°F (16.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in February to a comfortable 61°F (16.1°C). During March, the temperature is averaged to a low of 43°F (6.1°C) at night.

Humidity

In Alma, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Alma, during March, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation. In Alma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.1 days and collects up to 36.3" (922mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Alma aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.6 snowfall days, and 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:38 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Alma in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Alma, records 61°F (16.1°C), while the low-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Alma?

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Alma, during March, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Alma. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Alma aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Alma have in March?

The average day length in March in Alma is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:38 pm CDT.

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 CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Alma, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Alma, AR

Average temperature in March - Alma, AR
  • Average high temperature in March: 61°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Alma, AR

Average pressure in March - Alma, AR
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Alma, AR

Average wind speed in March - Alma, AR
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Alma, AR

Average humidity in March - Alma, AR
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Alma, AR

Average rainfall in March - Alma, AR
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

Average rainfall days in March
Alma, AR

Average rainfall days in March - Alma, AR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Alma, AR

Average snowfall in March - Alma, AR
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Alma, AR

Average snowfall days in March - Alma, AR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alma, AR

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Alma, AR
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Alma, AR

Average sunshine days in March - Alma, AR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Alma, AR

Average UV index in March - Alma, AR
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Alma, AR

Average cloud cover in March - Alma, AR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Alma, AR

Average visibility in March - Alma, AR
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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