March weather forecast
Port Lions, AK

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Port Lions, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

The shift into March records an average high-temperature of a still icy 35.8°F (2.1°C), subtly varied from February's 36.3°F (2.4°C). During March, Port Lions's nights hold steady with an average temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C), barely dropping from the daytime highs.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March and November, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In March, in Port Lions, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Port Lions, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.2 days and collects up to 37.32" (948mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Port Lions are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall in Port Lions is March, when snow falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Port Lions is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 6:44 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 8:51 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

The average sunshine in March in Port Lions is 5.5h.

UV index

In Port Lions, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Port Lions?

The high-temperature, in March, in Port Lions, records 35.8°F (2.1°C), while the low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the least humid month in Port Lions?

The months with the lowest humidity in Port Lions are March and November, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in March in Port Lions?

In March, the average relative humidity in Port Lions is 80%.

How much does it rain in Port Lions in March?

In Port Lions, Alaska, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Port Lions?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Port Lions?

In Port Lions, in March, during 8.5 snowfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Port Lions have in March?

The average day length in March in Port Lions is 11h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Port Lions?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 6:44 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 8:51 pm AKDT.

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

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

In Port Lions, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Port Lions?

In Port Lions, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Port Lions, AK

Average temperature in March - Port Lions, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (57.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Port Lions, AK

Average pressure in March - Port Lions, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.7"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.55"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Port Lions, AK

Average wind speed in March - Port Lions, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Port Lions, AK

Average humidity in March - Port Lions, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (80%).

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Average rainfall in March
Port Lions, AK

Average rainfall in March - Port Lions, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in March
Port Lions, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Port Lions, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (10.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Port Lions, AK

Average snowfall in March - Port Lions, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Port Lions, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Port Lions, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Port Lions, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Port Lions, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Port Lions, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Port Lions, AK

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).

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Average visibility in March
Port Lions, AK

Average visibility in March - Port Lions, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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