March weather forecast
Cottondale, AL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Cottondale, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.9°F (18.3°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, Cottondale notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 57.2°F (14°C) to a still refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C). In the month of March, Cottondale records a consistent average low-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Humidity

In Cottondale, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Cottondale, during March, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cottondale, there are 169.8 rainfall days, and 39.96" (1015mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Cottondale. March is the last month it regularly snows in Cottondale. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Cottondale aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Cottondale, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.2 days and aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Cottondale is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Cottondale, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:09 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 Cottondale, Alabama, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In Cottondale, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during March morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Cottondale in March?

During March, Cottondale experiences an average high-temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and a low-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Cottondale?

In Cottondale, Alabama, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in Cottondale in March?

In Cottondale, Alabama, in March, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Cottondale?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Cottondale. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Cottondale aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cottondale have in March?

In Cottondale, the average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Cottondale?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Cottondale, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:09 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Cottondale, Alabama, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Cottondale?

The average sunshine duration in March in Cottondale is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Cottondale?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Cottondale, Alabama, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Cottondale, AL

Average temperature in March - Cottondale, AL
  • Average high temperature in March: 64.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Cottondale, AL

Average pressure in March - Cottondale, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Cottondale, AL

Average wind speed in March - Cottondale, AL
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Cottondale, AL

Average humidity in March - Cottondale, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Cottondale, AL

Average rainfall in March - Cottondale, AL
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in March
Cottondale, AL

Average rainfall days in March - Cottondale, AL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Cottondale, AL

Average snowfall in March - Cottondale, AL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

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").

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Average snowfall days in March
Cottondale, AL

Average snowfall days in March - Cottondale, AL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cottondale, AL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cottondale, AL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Cottondale, AL

Average sunshine days in March - Cottondale, AL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Cottondale, AL

Average UV index in March - Cottondale, AL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Cottondale, AL

Average cloud cover in March - Cottondale, AL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in March
Cottondale, AL

Average visibility in March - Cottondale, 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).

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