March weather forecast
Dot Lake, AK

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dot Lake, is a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1.9°F (-16.7°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from an extreme cold 13.8°F (-10.1°C) in February to a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). Dot Lake reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 1.9°F (-16.7°C) in March.

Humidity

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout March, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 70.4 rainfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, August through December. The months with the most snowfall are March and October, with an average 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Dot Lake, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:57 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:25 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 March, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

Dot Lake in March has an average high-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Dot Lake, during March, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are March and October, with an average 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Dot Lake, in March, during 8 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Dot Lake have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:57 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:25 pm AKDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Dot Lake, and the time zone changes from AKST to AKDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Dot Lake have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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 Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average temperature in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 1.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average pressure in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average wind speed in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average humidity in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (51%).

Average rainfall in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average rainfall in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average snowfall in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.99"

The months with the highest snowfall are March and October (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 22.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (17.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average UV index in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are March and November (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Dot Lake, AK

Average visibility in March - Dot Lake, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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, April, November and December (5mi).

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