March weather forecast
Alachua, FL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a warm month in Alachua, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average high of 74.3°F and an average low of 53.8°F.

Temperature

The embrace of March brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from a pleasant 68.4°F in February to a moderately hot 74.3°F. Alachua records an average temperature drop to a fresh 53.8°F in March.

Humidity

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In Alachua, during March, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" of precipitation. In Alachua, Florida, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.8 days and collects up to 35.71" of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Alachua is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Alachua is 8.2h.

UV index

In Alachua, Florida, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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FAQ

What are March temperatures in Alachua?

In Alachua, in March, the average high-temperature is 74.3°F, and the average low-temperature is 53.8°F.

What is the least humid month in Alachua?

The least humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

What is the average humidity in March in Alachua?

The average relative humidity in March in Alachua, Florida, is 70%.

How many days does it rain in March in Alachua?

In Alachua, during March, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Alachua have in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Alachua?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Alachua, Florida, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Alachua?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Alachua, Florida, is 8.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Alachua?

In Alachua, Florida, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Alachua, FL

Average temperature in March - Alachua, FL
  • Average high temperature in March: 74.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (63.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 53.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Alachua, FL

Average pressure in March - Alachua, FL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Alachua, FL

Average wind speed in March - Alachua, FL
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Alachua, FL

Average humidity in March - Alachua, FL
  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Alachua, FL

Average rainfall in March - Alachua, FL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in March
Alachua, FL

Average rainfall days in March - Alachua, FL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alachua, FL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Alachua, FL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Alachua, FL

Average sunshine days in March - Alachua, FL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Alachua, FL

Average UV index in March - Alachua, FL
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in March
Alachua, FL

Average cloud cover in March - Alachua, FL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Alachua, FL

Average visibility in March - Alachua, FL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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