March weather forecast
Elk Plain, WA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Elk Plain, is a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average high of 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Temperature

March notes an average high-temperature of a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C), subtly differing from February's 45.3°F (7.4°C). Elk Plain's nighttime temperature during March is consistently averaged at a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Elk Plain, in March, it is raining for 20.2 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elk Plain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Elk Plain, in March, during 1.8 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10.3 snowfall days, and 5.94" (151mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Elk Plain, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Elk Plain, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:55 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 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

In March, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Elk Plain, is 50.4°F (10.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Elk Plain, in March, it is raining for 20.2 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Elk Plain, in March, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Elk Plain?

In Elk Plain, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:55 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 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 Elk Plain, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average temperature in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (32.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average pressure in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

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

Average wind speed in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average wind speed in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (4.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average humidity in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average rainfall in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average rainfall days in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 20.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average snowfall in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average snowfall days in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 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
Elk Plain, WA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average sunshine days in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average UV index in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average cloud cover in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average visibility in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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