March weather forecast
Hughes, AK

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a frigid cold month in Hughes, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of -4.5°F (-20.3°C) and an average high of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Temperature

Hughes, Alaska, in March observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from an extreme cold 5°F (-15°C) in February to a still frigid cold 12.6°F (-10.8°C). Hughes observes an average low-temperature of -4.5°F (-20.3°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Hughes, Alaska, are February through April, with an average relative humidity of 96%.

Rainfall

In Hughes, in March, during 1.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hughes, Alaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.4 days and collects up to 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In Hughes, during March, snow falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.95" (202mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hughes, Alaska, there are 113.1 snowfall days, and 53.5" (1359mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 6:32 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 9:11 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 Hughes, the average sunshine in March is 3.3h.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Hughes?

The high-temperature, in March, in Hughes, is 12.6°F (-10.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to -4.5°F (-20.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Hughes?

The months with the highest humidity are February through April, with an average relative humidity of 96%.

What is the average humidity in March in Hughes?

The average relative humidity in March in Hughes, Alaska, is 96%.

How much does it rain in Hughes in March?

In Hughes, in March, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Hughes?

In Hughes, Alaska, during March, snow falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.95" (202mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Hughes?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Hughes?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 6:32 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, in Hughes, Alaska, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 9:11 pm AKDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Hughes, 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 Hughes?

In Hughes, the average sunshine duration in March is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hughes?

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Hughes?

In Hughes, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Hughes, AK

Average temperature in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 12.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: -4.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Hughes, AK

Average pressure in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Hughes, AK

Average wind speed in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Hughes, AK

Average humidity in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 96%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and April (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (57%).

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Average rainfall in March
Hughes, AK

Average rainfall in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in March
Hughes, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Hughes, AK

Average snowfall in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.54").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Hughes, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (17.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Hughes, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Hughes, AK

Average UV index in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 1

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, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Hughes, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 46).

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Average visibility in March
Hughes, AK

Average visibility in March - Hughes, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 2mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (2mi).

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