March weather forecast
Montgomery, AL

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Weather in March

With the arrival of March, Montgomery starts to shake off the winter cold. March sees a sudden uptick in temperatures, signaling the dawn of warmer days in the city. It's also during this time when residents enjoy increased daylight hours, thus enabling more outdoor activities. Interestingly, the average wind speed in March is recorded to be at the lower end of the year's range, averaging around 7.5mph (12.1km/h). Overall, March bridges the transition from winter to early-spring, taking Montgomery from the cold chill to a slightly warmer weather landscape.

Temperature

The embrace of March brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in February to an enjoyable 67.8°F (19.9°C). March sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Montgomery is 75%.

Rainfall

In Montgomery, in March, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Montgomery, there are 148.9 rainfall days, and 21.97" (558mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Montgomery are January through March and December. The months with the most snowfall in Montgomery are January and March, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Montgomery is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Montgomery, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:04 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 March, the average sunshine in Montgomery, Alabama, is 6.7h.

UV index

In Montgomery, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Montgomery?

The high-temperature in Montgomery, Alabama, during March is 67.8°F (19.9°C) and the low-temperature is 48.4°F (9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Montgomery?

In Montgomery, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Montgomery in March?

In Montgomery, Alabama, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Montgomery?

The months with the most snowfall in Montgomery, Alabama, are January and March, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

What is the last month it snows in Montgomery?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Montgomery, Alabama. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Montgomery aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Montgomery?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Montgomery?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:04 pm CDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Montgomery have in March?

In Montgomery, Alabama, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Montgomery?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Montgomery, Alabama, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Montgomery, AL

Average temperature in March - Montgomery, AL
  • Average high temperature in March: 67.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 48.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Montgomery, AL

Average pressure in March - Montgomery, AL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Montgomery, AL

Average wind speed in March - Montgomery, AL
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and December (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Montgomery, AL

Average humidity in March - Montgomery, AL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Montgomery, AL

Average rainfall in March - Montgomery, AL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in March
Montgomery, AL

Average rainfall days in March - Montgomery, AL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Montgomery, AL

Average snowfall in March - Montgomery, AL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.2"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Montgomery, AL

Average snowfall days in March - Montgomery, AL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Montgomery, AL

Average sunshine days in March - Montgomery, AL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Montgomery, AL

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

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Montgomery, AL

Average cloud cover in March - Montgomery, AL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Montgomery, AL

Average visibility in March - Montgomery, 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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