March weather forecast
Thurston, OR

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Thurston, Oregon, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.3°F (2.4°C) and max 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

Thurston starts March with an average high-temperature of a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C), a minor shift from February's 49.6°F (9.8°C). During the month of March, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Thurston, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.9 rainfall days, and 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Thurston are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Thurston aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5 snowfall days, and 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:00 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:38 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 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

Thurston in March has an average high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Thurston, Oregon, the average relative humidity in March is 86%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Thurston, in March, during 13.3 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Thurston aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Thurston?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:00 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:38 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?

In Thurston, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Thurston, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Thurston, OR

Average temperature in March - Thurston, OR
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°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 (46.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.3°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 (33.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Thurston, OR

Average pressure in March - Thurston, OR
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Thurston, OR

Average wind speed in March - Thurston, OR
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (4.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (3.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Thurston, OR

Average humidity in March - Thurston, OR
  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Thurston, OR

Average rainfall in March - Thurston, OR
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in March
Thurston, OR

Average rainfall days in March - Thurston, OR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Thurston, OR

Average snowfall in March - Thurston, OR
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Thurston, OR

Average snowfall days in March - Thurston, OR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Thurston, OR

Average sunshine days in March - Thurston, OR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Thurston, OR

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Thurston, OR

Average cloud cover in March - Thurston, OR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 60

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Thurston, OR

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

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

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