March weather forecastCraig, AK

The magnificent island city of Craig in Alaska, with the surrounding forestry and hilly ranges

March

Weather in March

Moving into March, Craig endures a decrease in humidity levels as winter transitions into spring. Temperatures start to rise, resulting in lesser snowfall. With the heaviest snowfall reading from January to March, a total of 23.03" (585mm) drops in this month. On the brighter side, daylight hours increase considerably, adding more sunshine to melt snow. The weather carries the chill of winter combined with the hope of imminent spring.

Temperature

As Craig, Alaska, welcomes March, the average high-temperature records at a still icy 40.8°F (4.9°C), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. A slight dip in temperature to a still cold 32.7°F (0.4°C) marks the average nights during March.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 82%, March is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Craig, in March, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 5.2" (132mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Craig, during the entire year, the rain falls for 210.2 days and collects up to 70.71" (1796mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 17.3 days. Throughout March, 23.03" (585mm) of snow is accumulated. In Craig, during the entire year, snow falls for 89.4 days and aggregates up to 107.56" (2732mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

With an average ocean temperature of 42.8°F (6°C), March is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: You can swim in 42.8°F (6°C) below 50°F (10°C) with proper thermal wear; failing that, the cold shock and respiratory challenges are nearly certain. A short span at 55.4°F (13°C) without it is tough.

Daylight

In Craig, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:28 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:29 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 4.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Craig, is 40.8°F (4.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C).

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

In Craig, in March, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 5.2" (132mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Craig, Alaska, in March, snow falls for 17.3 days, with typically accumulated 23.03" (585mm) of snow.

The month with the coldest seawater is March, with an average ocean temperature of 42.8°F (6°C).

In Craig, the average seawater temperature in March is 42.8°F (6°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

In March, the average day length is 11h and 55min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:28 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:29 pm AKDT.

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.

In Craig, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.3h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

38.1°F

40.8°F

45.1°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.5mph

8.9mph

8.5mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

15.2

17.3

9.6

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

8.8

7.5

6.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Craig, AK

Average high temperature in March: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (59.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February and December (38.1°F).

Average low temperature in March: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (31.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Craig, AK

Average pressure in March: 29.82"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Craig, AK

Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Craig, AK

Average humidity in March: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and August (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (82%).

Average rainfall in March
Craig, AK

Average rainfall in March: 5.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (8.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (2.68").

Average rainfall days in March
Craig, AK

Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Craig, AK

Average snowfall in March: 23.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (23.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Craig, AK

Average snowfall days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Craig, AK

Average sea temperature in March: 42.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (42.8°F).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Craig, AK

Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine in March: 4h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Craig, AK

Average sunshine days in March: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (10.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (4.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Craig, AK

Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).