Gates of the Arctic National Park weather in March

March in Gates of the Arctic National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Gates of the Arctic National Park · #587 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 42/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Gates of the Arctic National Park climate normals — March

Daytime high-18°C / 0°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-23°C / -10°F
Feels like (high)-22°C / -8°F
Rainfall24 mm / 0.9 in☀️ dry
Rainy days7 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point-25°C / -14°F
Sunshine6.9 h/day
Daylight11.8 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall44.1 cm / 17.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)41🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Gates of the Arctic National Park in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Gates of the Arctic National Park?
March in Gates of the Arctic National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Gates of the Arctic National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (42/100).
What is the weather like in Gates of the Arctic National Park in March?
In March, Gates of the Arctic National Park averages a daily high of -17.7°C and a low of -23.5°C, with about 23.6 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Gates of the Arctic National Park in March?
Gates of the Arctic National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in March.
Does it snow in Gates of the Arctic National Park in March?
Gates of the Arctic National Park sees roughly 44.1 cm of snowfall in March.

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