March weather forecast
Rainier, OR

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rainier, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

March's weather records an average high-temperature of a cool 50°F (10°C), showing little deviation from February. Rainier experiences an average nighttime temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) in the month of March.

Humidity

In Rainier, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

Rainfall

In Rainier, in March, during 20.3 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rainier, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.5 days and collects up to 25.83" (656mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Rainier aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.7 snowfall days, and 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rainier, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 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

The average sunshine in March is 4.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Rainier in March?

The high-temperature in Rainier during March is 50°F (10°C) and the low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Rainier, in March, it is raining for 20.3 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Rainier aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rainier have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:39 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 Rainier have in March?

In Rainier, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Rainier, OR

Average temperature in March - Rainier, OR
  • Average high temperature in March: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (32.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Rainier, OR

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rainier, OR

Average wind speed in March - Rainier, OR
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Rainier, OR

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, November and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in March
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Average rainfall in March - Rainier, OR
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Rainier, OR

Average rainfall days in March - Rainier, OR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rainier, OR

Average snowfall in March - Rainier, OR
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rainier, OR

Average snowfall days in March - Rainier, OR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rainier, OR

Average sunshine days in March - Rainier, OR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Rainier, OR

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Rainier, OR

Average cloud cover in March - Rainier, OR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 65

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Rainier, OR

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

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

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