March weather forecast
Orcas, WA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Orcas, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43°F (6.1°C) and 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Temperature

Orcas's weather in March, with an average high-temperature of a still chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C), subtly shifts from February's 45.3°F (7.4°C). Night temperatures in March exhibit a subtle decrease, settling at an average of 43°F (6.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 20.2 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.7 rainfall days, and 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Orcas aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Orcas, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.9 days and aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Orcas, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:56 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:41 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 Orcas, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Orcas is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and a low-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Orcas, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Orcas, during March, the rain falls for 20.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Orcas aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Orcas have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:56 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:41 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 Orcas?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Orcas, WA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (64.9°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (40.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Orcas, WA

Average pressure in March - Orcas, WA
  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (30"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Orcas, WA

Average wind speed in March - Orcas, WA
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Orcas, WA

Average humidity in March - Orcas, WA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Orcas, WA

Average rainfall in March - Orcas, WA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Orcas, WA

Average rainfall days in March - Orcas, 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 (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Orcas, WA

Average snowfall in March - Orcas, WA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Orcas, WA

Average snowfall days in March - Orcas, WA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 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
Orcas, WA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Orcas, WA
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Orcas, WA

Average sunshine days in March - Orcas, WA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Orcas, WA

Average UV index in March - Orcas, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Orcas, WA

Average cloud cover in March - Orcas, WA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Orcas, WA

Average visibility in March - Orcas, 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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