March weather forecastMcCarthy, AK
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is also a subzero cold month in McCarthy, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.7°F (-16.3°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C).Temperature
With the onset of March, McCarthy's average high-temperature clocks in at a still freezing cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. Throughout March, a steady low-temperature average of 2.7°F (-16.3°C) is noted.Humidity
January, March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In McCarthy, during March, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In McCarthy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.8 days and collects up to 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In March, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout March, 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 95.3 snowfall days, and 44.02" (1118mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:58 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:16 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 8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
McCarthy, AK
- Average high temperature in March: 22.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 2.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°F).
Average pressure in March
McCarthy, AK
- Average pressure in March: 29.85"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.76"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
McCarthy, AK
- Average wind speed in March: 4.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in March
McCarthy, AK
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, March, April and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).
Average rainfall in March
McCarthy, AK
- Average rainfall in March: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
McCarthy, AK
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
McCarthy, AK
- Average snowfall in March: 5.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
McCarthy, AK
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
McCarthy, 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: 8h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
McCarthy, AK
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.7 days).
Average UV index in March
McCarthy, AK
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
McCarthy, AK
- Average cloud cover in March: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are March, May and June (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
McCarthy, AK
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (5mi).
