March weather forecast
McKinley Park, AK

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The landscape of the famed McKinley Park in the Alaska Denali National Park
The landscape of the famed McKinley Park in the Alaska Denali National Park

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a freezing cold month in McKinley Park, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of -0.9°F (-18.3°C) and an average high of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's frigid cold 11.8°F (-11.2°C) to a subzero cold 19°F (-7.2°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a polar cold -0.9°F (-18.3°C) throughout March.

Humidity

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

In McKinley Park, in March, during 5.8 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In McKinley Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.7 days and collects up to 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. In McKinley Park, in March, snow falls for 18.8 days, with typically accumulated 7.13" (181mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 116.3 snowfall days, and 42.13" (1070mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In McKinley Park, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:16 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:44 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 5.4h.

UV index

January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during March translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in McKinley Park, is 19°F (-7.2°C) and the average low-temperature is -0.9°F (-18.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in McKinley Park is 93%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In McKinley Park, in March, snow falls for 18.8 days, with typically accumulated 7.13" (181mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does McKinley Park have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:16 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, in McKinley Park, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:44 pm AKDT.

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 AKST to AKDT. 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 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
McKinley Park, AK

Average temperature in March - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 19°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: -0.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8°F).

Average pressure in March
McKinley Park, AK

Average pressure in March - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.93"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
McKinley Park, AK

Average wind speed in March - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
McKinley Park, AK

Average humidity in March - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (67%).

Average rainfall in March
McKinley Park, AK

Average rainfall in March - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
McKinley Park, AK

Average rainfall days in March - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
McKinley Park, AK

Average snowfall in March - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (7.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").

Average snowfall days in March
McKinley Park, AK

Average snowfall days in March - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
McKinley Park, AK

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - McKinley Park, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
McKinley Park, AK

Average sunshine days in March - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

Average UV index in March
McKinley Park, AK

Average UV index in March - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
McKinley Park, AK

Average cloud cover in March - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in March
McKinley Park, AK

Average visibility in March - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (3mi).

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