March weather forecast
Fairbanks, MN

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fairbanks, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and an average high of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

As Fairbanks transitions into March, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a subzero cold 18.5°F (-7.5°C) in February to a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). Fairbanks experiences a mean low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) during March.

Humidity

In Fairbanks, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.

Rainfall

In Fairbanks, in March, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fairbanks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.2 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fairbanks, in March, during 13.3 snowfall days, 5.12" (130mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91 snowfall days, and 35.83" (910mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fairbanks, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Fairbanks, Minnesota, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Fairbanks, the average sunshine in March is 4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, in Fairbanks, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Fairbanks, during March, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

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

In March, the average day length in Fairbanks is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Fairbanks, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:36 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?

The average sunshine duration in March in Fairbanks is 4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Fairbanks is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Fairbanks, MN

Average temperature in March - Fairbanks, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

Average pressure in March
Fairbanks, MN

Average pressure in March - Fairbanks, MN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fairbanks, MN

Average wind speed in March - Fairbanks, MN
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Fairbanks, MN

Average humidity in March - Fairbanks, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Fairbanks, MN

Average rainfall in March - Fairbanks, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in March
Fairbanks, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Fairbanks, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fairbanks, MN

Average snowfall in March - Fairbanks, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fairbanks, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Fairbanks, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fairbanks, MN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fairbanks, MN
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fairbanks, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Fairbanks, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Fairbanks, MN

Average UV index in March - Fairbanks, MN
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Fairbanks, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Fairbanks, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Fairbanks, MN

Average visibility in March - Fairbanks, MN
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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