March weather forecast
Harrisburg, OR

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Harrisburg, is a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average low of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

The advent of March sees the average high-temperature at a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C), subtly shifted from February's 49.1°F (9.5°C). During the month of March, the temperature falls to an average of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Harrisburg, in March, it is raining for 20 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Harrisburg, Oregon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.8 days and collects up to 28.82" (732mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Harrisburg aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Harrisburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.1 days and aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 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 is 5.6h.

UV index

In Harrisburg, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Harrisburg in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Harrisburg, is 52.7°F (11.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 87%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 20 days. Throughout March, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Harrisburg aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Harrisburg 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 6:48 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:39 pm PDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Harrisburg have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Harrisburg, OR

Average temperature in March - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Harrisburg, OR

Average pressure in March - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"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
Harrisburg, OR

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (4.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Harrisburg, OR

Average humidity in March - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Harrisburg, OR

Average rainfall in March - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Harrisburg, OR

Average rainfall days in March - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 20 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Harrisburg, OR

Average snowfall in March - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Harrisburg, OR

Average snowfall days in March - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Harrisburg, OR

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Harrisburg, OR

Average sunshine days in March - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (9.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Harrisburg, OR

Average UV index in March - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, OR

Average cloud cover in March - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in March
Harrisburg, OR

Average visibility in March - Harrisburg, OR
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

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

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