March weather forecast
Heppner, OR

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Heppner, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.2°F (1.2°C) and max 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

The start of March is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C) in February to a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C). Heppner's average low-temperature in the month of March is recorded at a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

In Heppner, 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. In Heppner, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.9 days and collects up to 13.54" (344mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Heppner, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated. 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:46 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:25 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 7.2h.

UV index

In Heppner, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard 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:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

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

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in March?

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

How many hours of daylight does Heppner have in March?

In Heppner, Oregon, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:46 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:25 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?

The average sunshine duration in March in Heppner 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 moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Heppner, OR

Average temperature in March - Heppner, 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
Heppner, OR

Average pressure in March - Heppner, 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
Heppner, OR

Average wind speed in March - Heppner, 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
Heppner, OR

Average humidity in March - Heppner, 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
Heppner, OR

Average rainfall in March - Heppner, 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
Heppner, OR

Average rainfall days in March - Heppner, 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
Heppner, OR

Average snowfall in March - Heppner, 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
Heppner, OR

Average snowfall days in March - Heppner, 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
Heppner, OR

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Heppner, 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
Heppner, OR

Average sunshine days in March - Heppner, 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
Heppner, OR

Average UV index in March - Heppner, 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
Heppner, OR

Average cloud cover in March - Heppner, 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
Heppner, OR

Average visibility in March - Heppner, 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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