Temperatures in March
It's cold in March in Ketchikan with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 3°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Ketchikan in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Ketchikan with cold temperatures, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights close to 0°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 8°C, with nights close to 2°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Ketchikan will be around 9°C, with nights close to 3°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Ketchikan is 7°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 292 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. Of the total precipitation, about 22 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 57% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Ketchikan. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Ketchikan in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
7°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
10°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
5°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
292 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
18 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
22 cm | 1,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
10 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Ketchikan?
After some sun? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Ketchikan. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Ketchikan in March
With 19°C, Ketchikan hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -13°C to a high of 9°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Ketchikan
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Ketchikan, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Ketchikan
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Ketchikan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 18 days of rain in Ketchikan.
Daily Snowfall in March in Ketchikan
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Ketchikan, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.
Daily UV Index in March in Ketchikan
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Ketchikan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Ketchikan Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Ketchikan, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Ketchikan Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Ketchikan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in Ketchikan per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Ketchikan, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in March for Ketchikan
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Average Weather in Ketchikan by Month
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