March weather forecast
Fossil, OR

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Fossil, Oregon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.9°F (9.4°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

As Fossil enters March, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C) of February to a chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.9 rainfall days, and 13.54" (344mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fossil, Oregon, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.3 snowfall days, and 18.54" (471mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:49 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Fossil is 7.2h.

UV index

In Fossil, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Fossil, 48.9°F (9.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.2°F (1.2°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Fossil, in March, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Fossil, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fossil have in March?

The average day length in March in Fossil is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:49 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Fossil, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Fossil, OR

Average temperature in March - Fossil, OR
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Fossil, OR

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fossil, OR

Average wind speed in March - Fossil, OR
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Fossil, OR

Average humidity in March - Fossil, OR
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (39%).

Average rainfall in March
Fossil, OR

Average rainfall in March - Fossil, OR
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Fossil, OR

Average rainfall days in March - Fossil, OR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fossil, OR

Average snowfall in March - Fossil, OR
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fossil, OR

Average snowfall days in March - Fossil, OR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fossil, OR

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fossil, OR

Average sunshine days in March - Fossil, OR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Fossil, OR

Average UV index in March - Fossil, OR
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Fossil, OR

Average cloud cover in March - Fossil, OR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Fossil, OR

Average visibility in March - Fossil, OR
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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