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.