The icy spell of winter, by
March, is beginning to ease in
Nevada's
Great Basin National Park. The month of March experiences a shift in weather patterns, signifying the onset of spring. Temperatures increase compared to
February, reaching up to 48.7°F (9.3°C). With the warmer climate, plant life in the park begins to stir, showing early signs of spring. Given the ideal weather conditions, it is an excellent time for park visitors to engage in hiking and other outdoor activities.
Temperature
Great Basin National Park observes a slight ascent in average high-temperatures during March, adjusting from a frosty 42.8°F (6°C) in February to a still chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C). Despite substantial daily fluctuations, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C) during March.
Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is March, when 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically aggregated.
Snowfall
Months with snowfall are
January through
June,
September through
December. During March, Great Basin National Park regularly aggregates up to 13.19" (335mm) of snow. Throughout the year, 72.52" (1842mm) of snow is accumulated.
Daylight
In Great Basin National Park, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 5:30 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:00 pm PDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday,
November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.