March weather forecastPoint Lay, AK
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is also an arctic cold month in Point Lay, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.7°F (-15.7°C) and -7.4°F (-21.9°C).Temperature
Point Lay commences March with an average high-temperature of a still polar cold 3.7°F (-15.7°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Point Lay's nighttime temperature in March falls to an average of -7.4°F (-21.9°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Point Lay are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.Rainfall
In Point Lay, during March, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation. In Point Lay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.1 days and collects up to 8.19" (208mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall. In Point Lay, Alaska, in March, snow falls for 11.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 96.3 snowfall days, and 15" (381mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 48min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:12 am and sunset at 6:55 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 9:57 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 Point Lay, the average sunshine in March is 3.5h.UV index
January through March, November and 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Point Lay, AK
- Average high temperature in March: 3.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: -7.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Point Lay, AK
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and March (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.82"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Point Lay, AK
- Average wind speed in March: 11.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Point Lay, AK
- Average humidity in March: 93%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Point Lay, AK
- Average rainfall in March: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Point Lay, AK
- Average rainfall days in March: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Point Lay, AK
- Average snowfall in March: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (2.68").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.04").
Average snowfall days in March
Point Lay, AK
- Average snowfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.6 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Point Lay, AK
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 48min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 0min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 3h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Point Lay, AK
- Average sunshine days in March: 20 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Point Lay, AK
- Average UV index in March: 1
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Point Lay, AK
- Average cloud cover in March: 73
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in March
Point Lay, 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).
