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 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
In March, Orchards experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a fresh 52°F (11.1°C), closely mirroring the climate in February. Orchards's temperature in March lowers to a consistent average of 37.6°F (3.1°C) during the nights.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Orchards is 82%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 19.5 days. Throughout March, 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Orchards, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.3 days and collects up to 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Orchards aggregates 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Orchards, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.5 days and aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:57 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:37 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 5.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Orchards, WA
- Average high temperature in March: 52°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34°F).
Average pressure in March
Orchards, WA
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Orchards, WA
- Average wind speed in March: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Orchards, WA
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).
Average rainfall in March
Orchards, WA
- Average rainfall in March: 3.78"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.31").
Average rainfall days in March
Orchards, WA
- Average rainfall days in March: 19.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Orchards, WA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Orchards, WA
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orchards, WA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Orchards, WA
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Orchards, 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
Orchards, WA
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in March
Orchards, WA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (5mi).
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