March weather forecast
Altona, KY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Altona, is a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.7°F (13.7°C) and min 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in February to a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C). Altona, during the nights of March, experiences an average temperature drop to a cold 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Altona, in March, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 94.8 rainfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Altona. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Altona aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Altona, Kentucky, there are 11 snowfall days, and 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Altona, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Altona, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:15 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 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Altona, Kentucky, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Altona in March?

In Altona, in March, the average high-temperature is 56.7°F (13.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C).

What are the most humid months in Altona?

The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in March in Altona?

The average relative humidity in March in Altona is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March in Altona?

In March, in Altona, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Altona?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Altona. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Altona aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Altona?

In Altona, Kentucky, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Altona?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Altona?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Altona, 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 Altona?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Altona, Kentucky, is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Altona?

In Altona, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Altona, KY

Average temperature in March - Altona, KY
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Altona, KY

Average pressure in March - Altona, KY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Altona, KY

Average wind speed in March - Altona, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Altona, KY

Average humidity in March - Altona, KY
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Altona, KY

Average rainfall in March - Altona, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in March
Altona, KY

Average rainfall days in March - Altona, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Altona, KY

Average snowfall in March - Altona, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Altona, KY

Average snowfall days in March - Altona, KY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Altona, KY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Altona, KY
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Altona, KY

Average sunshine days in March - Altona, KY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Altona, KY

Average UV index in March - Altona, KY
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Altona, KY

Average cloud cover in March - Altona, KY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Altona, KY

Average visibility in March - Altona, KY
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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