Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average sea temperature in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The advent of March reveals an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 66.9°F (19.4°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. In Gulf Shores, March's low temperatures hover around a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C), reflecting a minor decrease from the daytime highs.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Gulf Shores is 77%.Rainfall
In Gulf Shores, in March, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.7 rainfall days, and 15.75" (400mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Gulf Shores, snow does not fall in February through November.Ocean temperature
In Gulf Shores, in March, the average water temperature is 64°F (17.8°C).Note: Swimming is not an enjoyable activity for the majority when the water is at 64°F (17.8°C). The difficulty of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:09 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 Gulf Shores, the average sunshine in March is 8h.UV index
In Gulf Shores, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 5 during March leads to these advisories:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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How high is the UV index in March?
Average temperature in March
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average high temperature in March: 66.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 58.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (49.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).
Average snowfall days in March
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average sea temperature in March: 64°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (60.4°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).
Average UV index in March
Gulf Shores, AL
- 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 and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in March
Gulf Shores, AL
- Average cloud cover in March: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in March
Gulf Shores, AL
- 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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