March weather forecast
Olnes, AK

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Olnes, is a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and 1.9°F (-16.7°C).

Temperature

As Olnes welcomes March, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from an extreme cold 12°F (-11.1°C) in February to a subzero cold 20.5°F (-6.4°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 1.9°F (-16.7°C) in March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Olnes, in March, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Olnes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.5 days and collects up to 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, August through December. In Olnes, in March, during 11.7 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Olnes, there are 74.3 snowfall days, and 24.49" (622mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:08 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 8:42 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 Olnes, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in March suggests the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and 1.9°F (-16.7°C) respectively.

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 Olnes, Alaska, the average relative humidity in March is 93%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Olnes, in March, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Olnes have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:08 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 8:42 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 many hours of sunshine does Olnes have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 20.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.1°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 (-9°F).

Average pressure in March
Olnes, AK

Average pressure in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.93"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
Olnes, AK

Average wind speed in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October, November and December (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Olnes, AK

Average humidity in March - Olnes, 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 (56%).

Average rainfall in March
Olnes, AK

Average rainfall in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
Olnes, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Olnes, AK

Average snowfall in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Olnes, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Olnes, AK

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Olnes, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Olnes, AK

Average UV index in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 1

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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Olnes, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are March, April and November (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Olnes, AK

Average visibility in March - Olnes, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

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 (4mi).

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