March weather forecast
Cape Nome, AK

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cape Nome, is a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and 2.8°F (-16.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an average high-temperature of a freezing cold 15.3°F (-9.3°C), subtly diverging from February's 13.5°F (-10.3°C). March's average low-temperature reading settles at a polar cold 2.8°F (-16.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Cape Nome are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In March, in Cape Nome, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cape Nome, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.6 days and collects up to 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Cape Nome is March, when snow falls for 8.7 days and typically aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Cape Nome is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:04 am and sunset at 7:19 pm AKST. On the last day of March, in Cape Nome, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 9:50 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 in Cape Nome is 5.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Cape Nome?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Cape Nome, is 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 2.8°F (-16.2°C).

What are the most humid months in Cape Nome?

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months in Cape Nome, Alaska.

What is the average humidity in March in Cape Nome?

In March, the average relative humidity in Cape Nome is 89%.

How much does it rain in Cape Nome in March?

In Cape Nome, Alaska, in March, during 2.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Cape Nome?

The month with the most snowfall in Cape Nome is March, when snow falls for 8.7 days and typically aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Cape Nome in March?

In Cape Nome, Alaska, in March, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 5.08" (129mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Cape Nome?

The average day length in March in Cape Nome, Alaska, is 11h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Cape Nome?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:04 am and sunset at 7:19 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, in Cape Nome, Alaska, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 9:50 pm AKDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AKST to AKDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Cape Nome?

In Cape Nome, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Cape Nome?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Cape Nome, AK

Average temperature in March - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 15.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 2.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Cape Nome, AK

Average pressure in March - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Cape Nome, AK

Average wind speed in March - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Cape Nome, AK

Average humidity in March - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Cape Nome, AK

Average rainfall in March - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in March
Cape Nome, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Cape Nome, AK

Average snowfall in March - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Cape Nome, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cape Nome, AK

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Cape Nome, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Cape Nome, AK

Average UV index in March - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Cape Nome, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

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Average visibility in March
Cape Nome, AK

Average visibility in March - Cape Nome, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).

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