March weather forecast
Birchwood, AK

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Birchwood, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 13.1°F (-10.5°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

As Birchwood, Alaska, transitions from February to March, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C), nearly the same as the previous 24.3°F (-4.3°C). Throughout March, Birchwood's nights cool down to an average of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Birchwood are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Birchwood, Alaska, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147 rainfall days, and 13.27" (337mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Birchwood. In Birchwood, during March, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow. In Birchwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.9 days and aggregates up to 24.37" (619mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Birchwood is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:24 pm AKST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:42 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 Birchwood, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.

UV index

In Birchwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Birchwood?

The high-temperature in Birchwood, Alaska, during March is 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and the low-temperature is 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

What is the most humid month in Birchwood?

The months with the highest humidity in Birchwood are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in March in Birchwood?

In Birchwood, Alaska, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

How much does it rain in Birchwood in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Birchwood?

In Birchwood, in March, during 9.3 snowfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Birchwood, the average day length in March is 11h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Birchwood?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:24 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:42 pm AKDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Birchwood?

The average sunshine duration in March in Birchwood is 7.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Birchwood?

In Birchwood, Alaska, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Birchwood, AK

Average temperature in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (63.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 13.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Birchwood, AK

Average pressure in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.77"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.69"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Birchwood, AK

Average wind speed in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Birchwood, AK

Average humidity in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).

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Average rainfall in March
Birchwood, AK

Average rainfall in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in March
Birchwood, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Birchwood, AK

Average snowfall in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Birchwood, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Birchwood, AK

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Birchwood, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Birchwood, AK

Average UV index in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Birchwood, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are April, August and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in March
Birchwood, AK

Average visibility in March - Birchwood, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (4mi).

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