March weather forecast
Dayton, WA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Dayton, Washington, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average high of 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C) to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). In the month of March, the average temperature dips to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Dayton, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Dayton, during March, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 15.75" (400mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September, November and December are months with snowfall in Dayton. In Dayton, in March, during 3.1 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Dayton, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.4 days and aggregates up to 13.58" (345mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dayton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:38 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:20 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 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The high-temperature, in March, in Dayton, is 48.2°F (9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Dayton, during March, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Dayton, during March, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dayton have in March?

The average day length in March in Dayton is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:38 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:20 pm PDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dayton, WA

Average temperature in March - Dayton, WA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Dayton, WA

Average pressure in March - Dayton, WA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dayton, WA

Average wind speed in March - Dayton, WA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Dayton, WA

Average humidity in March - Dayton, WA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

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

Average rainfall in March
Dayton, WA

Average rainfall in March - Dayton, WA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Dayton, WA

Average rainfall days in March - Dayton, WA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dayton, WA

Average snowfall in March - Dayton, WA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dayton, WA

Average snowfall days in March - Dayton, WA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dayton, WA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dayton, 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 1min

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
Dayton, WA

Average sunshine days in March - Dayton, WA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in March
Dayton, WA

Average UV index in March - Dayton, 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
Dayton, WA

Average cloud cover in March - Dayton, WA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in March
Dayton, WA

Average visibility in March - Dayton, 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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