March weather forecastMontgomery, AL
March
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
March's arrival brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) in February to a still refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C). In the month of March, Montgomery's average low-temperature falls to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Montgomery, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.9 rainfall days, and 21.97" (558mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
In Montgomery, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March in Montgomery, 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.
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 is 6.7h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
