March weather forecastSkagway, AK
March
Weather in March
As Skagway transitions into spring in March, the weather begins to warm up gradually. The level of snowfall experienced notably drops, with the city recording only 10.55in of snow throughout the entire month. Concurrently, the increased daylight hours start to break the winter chill, with more hours of sunshine experienced across the city. The shift in seasons becomes more evident as the temperatures increase and the winds lessen slightly across Skagway.Temperature
In Skagway, March's average high-temperature stands at a still subzero cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C), closely related to the preceding month. March brings an average low-temperature of 9.1°F (-12.7°C) to Skagway.Humidity
In Skagway, the average relative humidity in March is 92%.Rainfall
In Skagway, in March, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.5 rainfall days, and 33.66" (855mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 15.7 days. Throughout March, 10.55" (268mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 95.8 snowfall days, and 78.78" (2001mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
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 5:31 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 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 Skagway, Alaska, the average sunshine in March is 5.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Skagway, AK
- Average high temperature in March: 23.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (17.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 9.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (7°F).
Average pressure in March
Skagway, AK
- Average pressure in March: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Skagway, AK
- Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Skagway, AK
- Average humidity in March: 92%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
Average rainfall in March
Skagway, AK
- Average rainfall in March: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.54").
Average rainfall days in March
Skagway, AK
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Skagway, AK
- Average snowfall in March: 10.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (19.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Skagway, AK
- Average snowfall days in March: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Skagway, AK
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Skagway, AK
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8 days).
Average UV index in March
Skagway, AK
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Skagway, AK
- Average cloud cover in March: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 51).
Average visibility in March
Skagway, 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).
