Weather in March in Alaska
Thinking about venturing to Alaska this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Alaska in March?
Alaska is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Alaska in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Point Barrow at -18°C to cold in Ketchikan at 6°C. At night it cools down to 2°C in Ketchikan and -24°C in Point Barrow. In many regions in the United States of America, March is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Point Barrow with an average of 12 mm to heavy snowfall in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve with 326 mm.Average sunshine
The city Anchorage usually sees around 196 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Alaska for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Alaska climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Alaska?
Anchorage
In March Anchorage generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fairbanks
In March Fairbanks generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Juneau
In March Juneau generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kenai
In March Kenai generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Soldotna
In March Soldotna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alaska, in the United States of America.
Is March the best time to visit Alaska?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Anchorage, March may not be the ideal time to visit Alaska.
On average, the best time to visit Alaska is in July with generally pleasant weather in Anchorage. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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