March weather forecast
College Place, WA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in College Place, Washington, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

March introduces a marginal temperature uplift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's icy 42.3°F (5.7°C) to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C). An average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) is observed in College Place during the March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in College Place, Washington, is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in College Place, Washington, is March, when the rain falls for 17.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in College Place are January through April, September, November and December. In College Place, during March, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In College Place, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.1 days and aggregates up to 9.09" (231mm) of snow.

Daylight

In College Place, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in College Place, Washington, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:40 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 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

In March, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

In College Place, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in College Place?

In College Place, 49.5°F (9.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 35.2°F (1.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in College Place?

In College Place, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

What is the rainiest month in College Place?

March is the month with the most rainfall in College Place. Rain falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in College Place in March?

In March, in College Place, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in College Place in March?

In College Place, in March, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in College Place?

In College Place, Washington, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in College Place?

On the first day of March in College Place, Washington, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:40 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:21 pm PDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in College Place?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in College Place, Washington, 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 College Place?

The average sunshine duration in March in College Place is 7.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in College Place?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in College Place is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
College Place, WA

Average temperature in March - College Place, WA
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27°F).

Average pressure in March
College Place, WA

Average pressure in March - College Place, WA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
College Place, WA

Average wind speed in March - College Place, WA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
College Place, WA

Average humidity in March - College Place, WA
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in March
College Place, WA

Average rainfall in March - College Place, WA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
College Place, WA

Average rainfall days in March - College Place, WA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
College Place, WA

Average snowfall in March - College Place, WA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
College Place, WA

Average snowfall days in March - College Place, WA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
College Place, WA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - College Place, WA
  • 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: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
College Place, WA

Average sunshine days in March - College Place, WA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in March
College Place, WA

Average UV index in March - College Place, WA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
College Place, WA

Average cloud cover in March - College Place, WA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
College Place, WA

Average visibility in March - College Place, WA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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