March weather forecast
Port Chilkoot, AK

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Port Chilkoot, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 14°F (-10°C).

Temperature

Transitioning into March, Port Chilkoot experiences an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Port Chilkoot, during the nights of March, experiences an average temperature drop to a still freezing cold 14°F (-10°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Port Chilkoot is 89%.

Rainfall

In March, in Port Chilkoot, Alaska, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout March, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Port Chilkoot, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.4 days and collects up to 48.03" (1220mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Port Chilkoot, in March, snow falls for 15.8 days, with typically accumulated 14.21" (361mm) of snow. In Port Chilkoot, during the entire year, snow falls for 83.4 days and aggregates up to 86.57" (2199mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Port Chilkoot, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:32 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:43 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 Port Chilkoot, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Port Chilkoot, Alaska, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim 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 Port Chilkoot?

Port Chilkoot in March has an average high-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 14°F (-10°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Port Chilkoot?

In Port Chilkoot, the average relative humidity in March is 89%.

How much does it rain in Port Chilkoot in March?

In Port Chilkoot, Alaska, in March, during 11.9 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Port Chilkoot in March?

In Port Chilkoot, in March, snow falls for 15.8 days, with typically accumulated 14.21" (361mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Port Chilkoot?

In Port Chilkoot, the average day length in March is 11h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Port Chilkoot?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:32 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, in Port Chilkoot, Alaska, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:43 pm AKDT.

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

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

In Port Chilkoot, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in March in Port Chilkoot?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average temperature in March - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 14°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (44.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (12.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average pressure in March - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.89"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.01"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.81"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average wind speed in March - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average humidity in March - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

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Average rainfall in March
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average rainfall in March - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (5.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in March
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average snowfall in March - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 14.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (21.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Port Chilkoot, AK

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (10.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average UV index in March - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).

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Average visibility in March
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average visibility in March - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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