March weather forecast
Olympic National Park, WA

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The incredibly scenic Green Moss stream flowing downstream in the Olympic National Park, Washington
The incredibly scenic Green Moss stream flowing downstream in the Olympic National Park, Washington

Weather in March

March showcases the considerable move away from the cold and toward the warming trend of spring. The month sees a drop in average snowfall to only 1.2" (30mm), highlighting a definite move towards more temperate conditions. March, when compared with February, presents a little more rainfall, but the increase in daylight hours, now reaching close to 12 hours a day, signals the incoming spring. Its weather combines the remnants of winter and the onset of spring, creating a lush, evolving landscape. It paves the way for the bright and eventful months to come.

Temperature

Olympic National Park marks the start of March with an average high-temperature of a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from February's 45°F (7.2°C). In the month of March, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Rainfall

In Olympic National Park, Washington, during March, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.02" (153mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149 rainfall days, and 56.3" (1430mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. Throughout March, Olympic National Park aggregates 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Olympic National Park, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 14.49" (368mm).

Daylight

In Olympic National Park, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:59 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:43 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.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Olympic National Park, 50.4°F (10.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.2°F (1.2°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

How much does it rain in March?

In Olympic National Park, in March, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 6.02" (153mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. Throughout March, Olympic National Park aggregates 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:59 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:43 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.

Average temperature in March
Olympic National Park, WA

Average temperature in March - Olympic National Park, WA
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average rainfall in March
Olympic National Park, WA

Average rainfall in March - Olympic National Park, WA
  • Average rainfall in March: 6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (9.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.8").

Average rainfall days in March
Olympic National Park, WA

Average rainfall days in March - Olympic National Park, WA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Olympic National Park, WA

Average snowfall in March - Olympic National Park, WA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average daylight in March
Olympic National Park, WA

Average daylight in March - Olympic National Park, WA
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

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