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 sea temperature 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
Gig Harbor's weather in March displays an average high-temperature of a cool 51.8°F (11°C), showing minor disparity from February's 46.6°F (8.1°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature dips to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Gig Harbor, during March, the rain falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. In Gig Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Gig Harbor. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.7 snowfall days, in March, Gig Harbor aggregates 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Gig Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.9 days and aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In Gig Harbor, the average seawater temperature in March is 46.2°F (7.9°C).Note: Swimming in 46.2°F (7.9°C) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling, and going below 50°F (10°C) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:56 pm PST. On the last day of March, in Gig Harbor, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:39 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 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Gig Harbor in March?
What is the average humidity in March?
How much does it rain in March?
What is the last month it snows?
What is the water temperature in March?
How many hours of daylight does Gig Harbor have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How long on average sun shines in March?
How high is the UV index in March?
Average temperature in March
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average high temperature in March: 51.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.7°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (34.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March, August and September (30.01"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average wind speed in March: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average rainfall in March: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average rainfall days in March: 20.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average sea temperature in March: 46.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (53.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.8°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).
Average UV index in March
Gig Harbor, WA
- 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
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Gig Harbor, WA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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