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
Sterling observes an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in March, barely different from 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in February. The temperature dips to an average of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) during March nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 89%.Rainfall
In March, in Sterling, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout March, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sterling, Alaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.9 days and collects up to 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Sterling. In Sterling, during March, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.1 snowfall days, and 23.27" (591mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 6:31 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 8:46 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sterling is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Sterling, AK
- Average high temperature in March: 30.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 17.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Sterling, AK
- Average pressure in March: 29.74"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.64"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Sterling, AK
- Average wind speed in March: 5.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Sterling, AK
- Average humidity in March: 89%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (64%).
Average rainfall in March
Sterling, AK
- Average rainfall in March: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Sterling, AK
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sterling, AK
- Average snowfall in March: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sterling, AK
- Average snowfall days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sterling, AK
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sterling, AK
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Sterling, AK
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Sterling, AK
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in March
Sterling, AK
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
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 and March (4mi).
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