March weather forecastAthens, AL
March
Weather in March
March signals the onset of spring in Athens, Alabama, with slightly elevated temperatures and increased hours of sunshine. The city experiences the most rain-filled days, with rainfall recorded on an average 11.5 days. The transformation from winter's end to the beginning of spring is accompanied by noticeably longer daylight hours and a rise in UV index. March's weather paves the way for mild showers and cool breezes.Temperature
The embrace of March brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in February to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). During the month of March, an average low-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) is recorded.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Athens, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.4 rainfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Athens, snow does not fall in March through November.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:08 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
In Athens, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 4 during March translates into the following guidance:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Athens, AL
- Average high temperature in March: 60.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 43.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Athens, AL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"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
Athens, AL
- Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Athens, AL
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Athens, AL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Athens, AL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Athens, AL
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Athens, AL
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Athens, AL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Athens, AL
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Athens, 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
Athens, AL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Athens, AL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
