March weather forecast
Alta, WY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Alta, Wyoming, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C) in February to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C). In March, Alta records an average nighttime temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 93%.

Rainfall

In Alta, in March, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Alta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.6 days and collects up to 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In Alta, in March, during 23.6 snowfall days, 28.39" (721mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.8 snowfall days, and 200.16" (5084mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:13 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:50 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 24, 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 Alta, records 32.5°F (0.3°C), while the low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 93%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Alta, in March, during 6 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 23.6 days. Throughout March, 28.39" (721mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Alta have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:13 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:50 pm MDT.

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 MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Alta have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Alta, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Alta, WY

Average temperature in March - Alta, WY
  • Average high temperature in March: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (7.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Alta, WY

Average pressure in March - Alta, WY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Alta, WY

Average wind speed in March - Alta, WY
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Alta, WY

Average humidity in March - Alta, WY
  • Average humidity in March: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in March
Alta, WY

Average rainfall in March - Alta, WY
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Alta, WY

Average rainfall days in March - Alta, WY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Alta, WY

Average snowfall in March - Alta, WY
  • Average snowfall in March: 28.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (34.33").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Alta, WY

Average snowfall days in March - Alta, WY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 23.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (23.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alta, WY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Alta, WY
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Alta, WY

Average sunshine days in March - Alta, WY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Alta, WY

Average UV index in March - Alta, WY
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Alta, WY

Average cloud cover in March - Alta, WY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March
Alta, WY

Average visibility in March - Alta, WY
  • Average visibility in March: 3mi

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 and December (3mi).

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