March weather forecast
Cordova, AK

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A boat-laden busy bay of Cordova, Alaska, with the view of forests and snow-peaked mountains
A boat-laden busy bay of Cordova, Alaska, with the view of forests and snow-peaked mountains

Weather in March

The weather in March holds a promise of the impending spring, with a slight rise in temperature from February. There's an observable uptick in the amount of daylight, signaling longer, brighter days ahead. For snow enthusiasts, March also beckons with a considerable snowfall of 13.03" (331mm). The transition into April brings about a remarkable increase in temperature and a renewed vitality in the weather pattern of Cordova. March, therefore, sets the gears in motion for a warmer quarter, exhibiting a gentle meteorological transition.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Cordova is a still cold 34.2°F (1.2°C) in March, hardly different from the 32.2°F (0.1°C) recorded in February. Nights in Cordova during March maintain a steady temperature, averaging at a freezing cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Cordova is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout March, 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cordova, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.3 days and collects up to 72.4" (1839mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cordova. In March, in Cordova, Alaska, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout March, 13.03" (331mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cordova, during the entire year, snow falls for 66.1 days and aggregates up to 74.57" (1894mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C).
Note: In terms of swimming, this condition is dangerously life-threatening. Water temperatures cause sharp pain and provoke immediate hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is compulsory to alleviate thermal damage.

Daylight

In Cordova, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:11 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 8:26 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 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Cordova?

The high-temperature, in March, in Cordova, records 34.2°F (1.2°C), while the low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Cordova?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in Cordova in March?

In Cordova, Alaska, in March, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 4.13" (105mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Cordova in March?

In March, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout March, 13.03" (331mm) of snow is accumulated.

When is the ocean coldest in Cordova?

With an average ocean temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C), March is the month with the coldest seawater in Cordova.

What is the ocean temperature in March in Cordova?

In Cordova, Alaska, in March, the average water temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

How many hours of daylight does Cordova have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Cordova?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:11 pm AKST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 8:26 pm AKDT.

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

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 Cordova?

In Cordova, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Cordova?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Cordova, Alaska, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Cordova, AK

Average temperature in March - Cordova, AK
  • Average high temperature in March: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (58.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Cordova, AK

Average pressure in March - Cordova, AK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.76"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.65"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Cordova, AK

Average wind speed in March - Cordova, AK
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Cordova, AK

Average humidity in March - Cordova, AK
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Cordova, AK

Average rainfall in March - Cordova, AK
  • Average rainfall in March: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (9.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.72").

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Average rainfall days in March
Cordova, AK

Average rainfall days in March - Cordova, AK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Cordova, AK

Average snowfall in March - Cordova, AK
  • Average snowfall in March: 13.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (17.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Cordova, AK

Average snowfall days in March - Cordova, AK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Cordova, AK

Average sea temperature in March - Cordova, AK
  • Average sea temperature in March: 39.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (57.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (39.6°F).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cordova, 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: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Cordova, AK

Average sunshine days in March - Cordova, AK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Cordova, AK

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

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Cordova, AK

Average cloud cover in March - Cordova, AK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 57).

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Average visibility in March
Cordova, AK

Average visibility in March - Cordova, AK
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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