March weather forecast
Yelm, WA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Yelm, Washington, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.7°F (10.4°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

Yelm greets March with an average high-temperature of a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. March nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Yelm, during March, the rain falls for 20.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.1 rainfall days, and 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Yelm, during March, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Yelm, during the entire year, snow falls for 9 days and aggregates up to 6.38" (162mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:56 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:39 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 Yelm, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Yelm is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The high-temperature, in March, in Yelm, is 50.7°F (10.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Yelm is 85%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Yelm, in March, it is raining for 20.2 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Yelm, in March, during 2 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Yelm have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:39 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Yelm is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Yelm, WA

Average temperature in March - Yelm, WA
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (32.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Yelm, WA

Average pressure in March - Yelm, WA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Yelm, WA

Average wind speed in March - Yelm, WA
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (4.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Yelm, WA

Average humidity in March - Yelm, WA
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, November and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Yelm, WA

Average rainfall in March - Yelm, WA
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Yelm, WA

Average rainfall days in March - Yelm, 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
Yelm, WA

Average snowfall in March - Yelm, WA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Yelm, WA

Average snowfall days in March - Yelm, WA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2 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 daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Yelm, WA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Yelm, WA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Yelm, WA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (8.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Yelm, WA

Average UV index in March - Yelm, WA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Yelm, WA

Average cloud cover in March - Yelm, WA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February, March and December (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Yelm, WA

Average visibility in March - Yelm, WA
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (4mi).

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