Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March's onset sees an average high-temperature of a still frigid cold 10.8°F (-11.8°C), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. During the nights in March, Shishmaref experiences a consistent average temperature of -0.8°F (-18.2°C).Humidity
January through March, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months in Shishmaref.Rainfall
In Shishmaref, during March, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. In Shishmaref, Alaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 67.8 days and collects up to 7.24" (184mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Shishmaref are January through May, September through December. In Shishmaref, in March, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shishmaref, there are 75.9 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 50min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 9:13 am and sunset at 7:19 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 9:59 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 Shishmaref, the average sunshine in March is 4.1h.UV index
In Shishmaref, 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 rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is March in Shishmaref?
What are the most humid months in Shishmaref?
What is the average humidity in March in Shishmaref?
How much does it rain in Shishmaref in March?
How many days does it snow in March in Shishmaref?
How many hours of daylight does Shishmaref have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Shishmaref?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Shishmaref?
How many hours of sunshine does Shishmaref have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Shishmaref?
Average temperature in March
Shishmaref, AK
- Average high temperature in March: 10.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (52.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: -0.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-0.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Shishmaref, AK
- Average pressure in March: 29.95"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and May (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.74"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Shishmaref, AK
- Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (14.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9mph).
Average humidity in March
Shishmaref, AK
- Average humidity in March: 92%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, September and October (79%).
Average rainfall in March
Shishmaref, AK
- Average rainfall in March: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in March
Shishmaref, AK
- Average rainfall days in March: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Shishmaref, AK
- Average snowfall in March: 1.34"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Shishmaref, AK
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shishmaref, AK
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Shishmaref, AK
- Average sunshine days in March: 21.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Shishmaref, 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, February, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Shishmaref, AK
- Average cloud cover in March: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in March
Shishmaref, AK
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).
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