March weather forecastBirchwood, AK
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Birchwood, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and min 13.1°F (-10.5°C).Temperature
March observes an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C), marking an insignificant difference from February's 24.3°F (-4.3°C). Birchwood, in March, experiences an average temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C) at night.Humidity
February and March, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Birchwood, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147 rainfall days, and 13.27" (337mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 57.9 snowfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Birchwood, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:24 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:42 pm AKDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AKST to AKDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from AKDT to AKST.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine is 7.2h.UV index
In Birchwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Birchwood, AK
- Average high temperature in March: 28.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (63.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 13.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Birchwood, AK
- Average pressure in March: 29.77"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.69"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Birchwood, AK
- Average wind speed in March: 4.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Birchwood, AK
- Average humidity in March: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).
Average rainfall in March
Birchwood, AK
- Average rainfall in March: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Birchwood, AK
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Birchwood, AK
- Average snowfall in March: 4.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Birchwood, AK
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Birchwood, AK
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Birchwood, AK
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Birchwood, AK
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Birchwood, AK
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are April, August and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
Birchwood, AK
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (4mi).
