March weather forecast
Washington, MI

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Washington, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Washington experiences a temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C) in February to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). Washington, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

In Washington, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Washington, in March, during 11.4 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.2 rainfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Washington, in March, during 9.8 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68.4 snowfall days, and 20.55" (522mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Washington, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In Washington, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Washington is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Washington, during March, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Washington have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Washington?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Washington have in March?

In Washington, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Washington, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Washington, MI

Average temperature in March - Washington, MI
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Washington, MI

Average pressure in March - Washington, MI
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Washington, MI

Average wind speed in March - Washington, MI
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Washington, MI

Average humidity in March - Washington, MI
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Washington, MI

Average rainfall in March - Washington, MI
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.61").

Average rainfall days in March
Washington, MI

Average rainfall days in March - Washington, MI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Washington, MI

Average snowfall in March - Washington, MI
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Washington, MI

Average snowfall days in March - Washington, MI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Washington, MI

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Washington, MI
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Washington, MI

Average sunshine days in March - Washington, MI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Washington, MI

Average UV index in March - Washington, MI
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Washington, MI

Average cloud cover in March - Washington, MI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Washington, MI

Average visibility in March - Washington, MI
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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