Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March's arrival brings a modest temperature shift, moving from an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C) in February to a still wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). Prairie City observes an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) during March nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Prairie City, in March, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Prairie City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.7 days and collects up to 17.09" (434mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout March, 5.83" (148mm) of snow is accumulated. In Prairie City, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.5 days and aggregates up to 39.17" (995mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:43 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:21 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 7.4h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Prairie City, OR
- Average high temperature in March: 42.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Prairie City, OR
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Prairie City, OR
- Average wind speed in March: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).
Average humidity in March
Prairie City, OR
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).
Average rainfall in March
Prairie City, OR
- Average rainfall in March: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Prairie City, 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 (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Prairie City, OR
- Average snowfall in March: 5.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Prairie City, OR
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Prairie City, 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: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Prairie City, OR
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).
Average UV index in March
Prairie City, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Prairie City, OR
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in March
Prairie City, OR
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).
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