March weather forecast
Altus, OK

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Weather in March

March brings a perceptible shift in the weather patterns of Altus. While the temperature always fluctuates, notably it rises from the lows in February 35.8°F (2.1°C) to highs of 66.7°F (19.3°C). The air holds the fresh, crisp scent of blooming flowers and the onset of Spring, with a definite increase in daylight hours. The town seems to be stirring awake, radiant with hints of the impending warmth. Morning fogs are not uncommon, adding a mystical charm to the otherwise tranquil cityscape.

Temperature

In Altus, the average high-temperature in March rises, from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in February, to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). The average low-temperature in Altus during March nights is a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Humidity

In Altus, the average relative humidity in March is 57%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.5 rainfall days, and 20.59" (523mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Altus. In Altus, in March, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Altus, Oklahoma, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.8 days and aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Altus, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Altus, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Altus in March?

Altus in March has an average high-temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Altus?

In March, the average relative humidity in Altus is 57%.

How much does it rain in Altus in March?

In Altus, in March, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Altus?

In Altus, Oklahoma, in March, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Altus?

In March, the average day length in Altus, Oklahoma, is 12h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Altus?

On the first day of March in Altus, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Altus?

The average sunshine duration in March in Altus, Oklahoma, is 8.3h.

How high is the UV index in March in Altus?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Altus, OK

Average temperature in March - Altus, OK
  • Average high temperature in March: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (96.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Altus, OK

Average pressure in March - Altus, OK
  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Altus, OK

Average wind speed in March - Altus, OK
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Altus, OK

Average humidity in March - Altus, OK
  • Average humidity in March: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

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Average rainfall in March
Altus, OK

Average rainfall in March - Altus, OK
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in March
Altus, OK

Average rainfall days in March - Altus, OK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Altus, OK

Average snowfall in March - Altus, OK
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Altus, OK

Average snowfall days in March - Altus, OK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Altus, OK

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Altus, OK
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Altus, OK

Average sunshine days in March - Altus, OK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Altus, OK

Average UV index in March - Altus, OK
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Altus, OK

Average cloud cover in March - Altus, OK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in March
Altus, OK

Average visibility in March - Altus, OK
  • 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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