March weather forecast
Alpine Meadows, CA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Alpine Meadows, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

Alpine Meadows marks the arrival of March with an average high-temperature of a still cold 41.5°F (5.3°C), hardly different from February's 38.5°F (3.6°C). The average temperature in Alpine Meadows drops to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during the night in the month of March.

Humidity

The most humid month in Alpine Meadows is March, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 5.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Alpine Meadows. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 25.98" (660mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:54 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:24 pm PDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Alpine Meadows is 7.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Alpine Meadows in March?

In Alpine Meadows, 41.5°F (5.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the most humid month in Alpine Meadows?

With an average relative humidity of 81%, March is the most humid month in Alpine Meadows.

What is the average humidity in March in Alpine Meadows?

In Alpine Meadows, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

What is the wettest month in Alpine Meadows?

The month with the most rainfall in Alpine Meadows, California, is March, when the rain falls for 5.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Alpine Meadows in March?

In Alpine Meadows, California, in March, during 5.9 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Alpine Meadows?

The month with the most snowfall in Alpine Meadows, California, is March, when snow falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 25.98" (660mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Alpine Meadows in March?

In Alpine Meadows, in March, during 14.8 snowfall days, 25.98" (660mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Alpine Meadows have in March?

In March, the average day length in Alpine Meadows, California, is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Alpine Meadows?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:54 pm PST. On the last day of the month, in Alpine Meadows, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:24 pm PDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Alpine Meadows?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Alpine Meadows?

The average sunshine duration in March in Alpine Meadows is 7.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Alpine Meadows?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Alpine Meadows, California.

What is the UV index reading in March in Alpine Meadows?

In Alpine Meadows, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Alpine Meadows, CA

Average temperature in March - Alpine Meadows, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Alpine Meadows, CA

Average pressure in March - Alpine Meadows, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Alpine Meadows, CA

Average wind speed in March - Alpine Meadows, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Alpine Meadows, CA

Average humidity in March - Alpine Meadows, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (40%).

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Average rainfall in March
Alpine Meadows, CA

Average rainfall in March - Alpine Meadows, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in March
Alpine Meadows, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Alpine Meadows, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Alpine Meadows, CA

Average snowfall in March - Alpine Meadows, CA
  • Average snowfall in March: 25.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (25.98").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Alpine Meadows, CA

Average snowfall days in March - Alpine Meadows, CA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alpine Meadows, CA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Alpine Meadows, CA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Alpine Meadows, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Alpine Meadows, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14 days).

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Average UV index in March
Alpine Meadows, CA

Average UV index in March - Alpine Meadows, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Alpine Meadows, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Alpine Meadows, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in March
Alpine Meadows, CA

Average visibility in March - Alpine Meadows, CA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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