Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in February to a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) is experienced in Altoona.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Altoona, in March, during 15.2 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Altoona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.2 days and collects up to 42.24" (1073mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Altoona. March is the last month it regularly snows in Altoona. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Altoona aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Altoona, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.5 days and aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Altoona is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:05 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
The average sunshine in March in Altoona is 6h.UV index
In Altoona, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Altoona?
What is the average humidity in March in Altoona?
How many days does it rain in March in Altoona?
What is the last month it snows in Altoona?
What is the average length of the day in March in Altoona?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Altoona?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Altoona?
How many hours of sunshine does Altoona have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in Altoona?
Average temperature in March
Altoona, AL
- Average high temperature in March: 62.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 44.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).
Average pressure in March
Altoona, AL
- Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Altoona, AL
- Average wind speed in March: 7.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Altoona, AL
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Altoona, AL
- Average rainfall in March: 3.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.4").
Average rainfall days in March
Altoona, AL
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Altoona, AL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Altoona, AL
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Altoona, AL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Altoona, AL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Altoona, AL
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Altoona, AL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Altoona, AL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
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