March weather forecastHouston, AK
March
Weather in March
March ushers in the transition from winter to spring in Houston. The slight increase in temperature, daylight hours, and ultraviolet rays hint at this change. However, the cold cannot be ignored, particularly in early March when temperatures remain on the lower side. A note of significance is the increased snowfall, which reaches an annual high of 5.24" (133mm). Nonetheless, late March starts to show promising signs of warmer weather to come.Temperature
The onset of March marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 23°F (-5°C) in February to a still subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). The nighttime temperature dips to an extreme cold 12.7°F (-10.7°C) on average during March.Humidity
March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.Rainfall
In Houston, during March, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In Houston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.1 days and collects up to 13.86" (352mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Houston, in March, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.24" (133mm) of snow. In Houston, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.9 days and aggregates up to 26.54" (674mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Houston is 11h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:25 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 8:44 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 Houston, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.UV index
In Houston, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Houston, AK
- Average high temperature in March: 28.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 12.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Houston, AK
- Average pressure in March: 29.79"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.7"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Houston, AK
- Average wind speed in March: 4.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (5.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Houston, AK
- Average humidity in March: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (61%).
Average rainfall in March
Houston, AK
- Average rainfall in March: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Houston, AK
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Houston, AK
- Average snowfall in March: 5.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Houston, AK
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Houston, AK
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Houston, AK
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Houston, AK
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Houston, AK
- Average cloud cover in March: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in March
Houston, 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).
