March weather forecast
La Grande, OR

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in La Grande, Oregon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

La Grande's March weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's cold 36.1°F (2.3°C) to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In La Grande, in March, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. In La Grande, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.7 days and collects up to 18.43" (468mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In La Grande, during March, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56.6 snowfall days, and 36.85" (936mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In La Grande, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:40 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:19 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

The average sunshine in March is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

La Grande in March has an average high-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How much does it rain in March?

In La Grande, in March, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In La Grande, during March, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does La Grande have in March?

In La Grande, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in La Grande, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:40 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:19 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 many hours of sunshine does La Grande have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
La Grande, OR

Average temperature in March - La Grande, OR
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.5°F).

Average pressure in March
La Grande, OR

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
La Grande, OR

Average wind speed in March - La Grande, OR
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in March
La Grande, OR

Average humidity in March - La Grande, OR
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (45%).

Average rainfall in March
La Grande, OR

Average rainfall in March - La Grande, OR
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
La Grande, OR

Average rainfall days in March - La Grande, OR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
La Grande, OR

Average snowfall in March - La Grande, OR
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
La Grande, OR

Average snowfall days in March - La Grande, OR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
La Grande, OR

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - La Grande, 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 2min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
La Grande, OR

Average sunshine days in March - La Grande, OR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.1 days).

Average UV index in March
La Grande, OR

Average UV index in March - La Grande, OR
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
La Grande, OR

Average cloud cover in March - La Grande, OR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
La Grande, OR

Average visibility in March - La Grande, OR
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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