March weather forecast
Columbia City, OR

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Columbia City, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.5°F (10.3°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March records an average high-temperature of a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. During the nights in March, Columbia City experiences a consistent average temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Columbia City, in March, it is raining for 21 days, with typically 4.13" (105mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Columbia City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.2 days and collects up to 36.77" (934mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Columbia City aggregates 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.6 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Columbia City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:39 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.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Columbia City is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The high-temperature, in March, in Columbia City, is 50.5°F (10.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Columbia City is 86%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Columbia City, in March, during 21 rainfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Columbia City. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Columbia City aggregates 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:39 pm PDT.

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 PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Columbia City, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Columbia City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Columbia City, OR

Average temperature in March - Columbia City, OR
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (32.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Columbia City, OR

Average pressure in March - Columbia City, OR
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Columbia City, OR

Average wind speed in March - Columbia City, OR
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (4.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Columbia City, OR

Average humidity in March - Columbia City, OR
  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and November (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Columbia City, OR

Average rainfall in March - Columbia City, OR
  • Average rainfall in March: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Columbia City, OR

Average rainfall days in March - Columbia City, OR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 21 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Columbia City, OR

Average snowfall in March - Columbia City, OR
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Columbia City, OR

Average snowfall days in March - Columbia City, OR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Columbia City, OR

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Columbia City, OR
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Columbia City, OR

Average sunshine days in March - Columbia City, OR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Columbia City, OR

Average UV index in March - Columbia City, OR
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Columbia City, OR

Average cloud cover in March - Columbia City, OR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Columbia City, OR

Average visibility in March - Columbia City, OR
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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