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
The transition from February to March brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) on average during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout March, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rufus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 50.4 days and collects up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Rufus aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Rufus, Oregon, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.2 days and aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) 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 6:39 am and sunset at 5:50 pm PST. On the last day of March, in Rufus, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Rufus, the average sunshine in March is 7.6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Rufus, OR
- Average high temperature in March: 48.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Rufus, OR
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Rufus, OR
- Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Rufus, OR
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (45%).
Average rainfall in March
Rufus, OR
- Average rainfall in March: 0.16"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.47").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April, July and November (0.12").
Average rainfall days in March
Rufus, OR
- Average rainfall days in March: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (6.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rufus, OR
- Average snowfall in March: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rufus, OR
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Rufus, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rufus, OR
- Average sunshine days in March: 25.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Rufus, OR
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Rufus, OR
- Average cloud cover in March: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in March
Rufus, OR
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (5mi).
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