March weather forecastPrudhoe Bay, AK
March
Weather in March
March maintains the winter streak, although notable changes emerge towards the end of the month. Daylight begins to stretch its arms, with average hours gradually eclipsing the darkness that the preceding months held captive. Although cold, weather patterns are changing, showing the arrival of spring in the earth's northern extremes. Pondering the weather particulars, the average high and low temperatures level out from -1.1°F (-18.4°C) to -13°F (-25°C). The immense snowfall the city experiences creates not only picturesque scenery but also a playground for winter sports enthusiasts.Temperature
As March takes hold, the average high-temperature is a still polar cold -1.1°F (-18.4°C), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. Prudhoe Bay's nighttime temperature in March falls to an average of -13°F (-25°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.Rainfall
In Prudhoe Bay, during March, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation. In Prudhoe Bay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 52.1 days and collects up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Prudhoe Bay are January through June, August through December. In Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, in March, during 13.9 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Prudhoe Bay, during the entire year, snow falls for 122.8 days and aggregates up to 10.24" (260mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 47min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 5:54 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:59 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 Prudhoe Bay, the average sunshine in March is 3.5h.UV index
February through April, August 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in March converts into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average high temperature in March: -1.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (51.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: -13°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Prudhoe Bay, 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 July (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average rainfall in March: 0.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (0.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, April and December (0.16").
Average rainfall days in March
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average rainfall days in March: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average snowfall in March: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.81").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average snowfall days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 48min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
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 August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average sunshine days in March: 20 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14 days).
Average UV index in March
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average UV index in March: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average cloud cover in March: 73
The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in March
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March and December (4mi).
