Seward, AK weather in March
Seward is cold and snowy in March: highs average 37°F and nights drop to about 25°F. Expect about 12 wet days. Snowfall averages about 12.3 in. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 37°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.3 in
- snow on the ground 31 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 36°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 42% | 43% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:55 am / 6:24 pm | 7:25 am / 8:38 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 13.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain (temperature and rain only)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more31 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 3.9 in; a dry March brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 6.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 12.3 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202016: average high 45°F
- Coolest March2007: average high 29°F
- Wettest March2019: 11.7 in
- Driest March2007: 0.5 in
- Highest reading57°F (March 31, 2016)
- Lowest reading0°F (March 15, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 34°F | 37°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 25°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 12 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | 11.8 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +3°F from February and +8°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Drier: Anchorage, AK79 mi · high 33°F · 6 wet days
How Seward ranks in March
- Normal high369th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days328th driest of 378
What to pack for Seward in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 37°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 31 days
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 1051 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Seward in March?
The normal high is 37°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 0°F (most recently on March 15, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Seward in March?
About 12 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (11.7 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Seward in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 12.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 31 days.
Is March a good time to visit Seward?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Seward (33 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Seward Airport (USW00026438), 1.9 mi NNE of the city center, 22 ft (67 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Seward 19N (USC00508377), 18 mi N of the city center, 518 ft (429 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).