March weather forecast
Portland, OH

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Portland, Ohio, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and an average low of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

Portland's March weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's icy 42.3°F (5.7°C) to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). During March, the temperature is averaged to a low of 35.2°F (1.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Portland, in March, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.2 rainfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated. In Portland, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.4 days and aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Portland, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:50 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In Portland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Portland?

March temperatures in Portland vary between a high-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and a low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Portland, in March, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Portland, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Portland have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Portland, Ohio, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

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

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 Portland have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Portland, OH

Average temperature in March - Portland, OH
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Portland, OH

Average pressure in March - Portland, OH
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Portland, OH

Average wind speed in March - Portland, OH
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Portland, OH

Average humidity in March - Portland, OH
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Portland, OH

Average rainfall in March - Portland, OH
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Portland, OH

Average rainfall days in March - Portland, OH
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Portland, OH

Average snowfall in March - Portland, OH
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Portland, OH

Average snowfall days in March - Portland, OH
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Portland, OH

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Portland, OH
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Portland, OH

Average sunshine days in March - Portland, OH
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Portland, OH

Average UV index in March - Portland, OH
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Portland, OH

Average cloud cover in March - Portland, OH
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Portland, OH

Average visibility in March - Portland, OH
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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