March weather forecast
John Day, OR

The iconic Painted Hills in the famous John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon
The iconic Painted Hills in the famous John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in John Day, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature slightly increases from a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C) in February to a still cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). In John Day, in March, the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In John Day, during March, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. In John Day, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.7 days and collects up to 17.09" (434mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in John Day, Oregon. In John Day, Oregon, during March, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.83" (148mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in John Day, there are 62.5 snowfall days, and 39.17" (995mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:43 pm PST. On the last day of March, in John Day, Oregon, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:21 pm PDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.

Sunshine

In John Day, the average sunshine in March is 7.4h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transform into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in March in John Day?

In March, in John Day, Oregon, the average high-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in John Day?

The average relative humidity in March in John Day, Oregon, is 80%.

How much does it rain in John Day in March?

In John Day, Oregon, during March, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in John Day?

In John Day, in March, during 9.6 snowfall days, 5.83" (148mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does John Day have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in John Day?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:43 pm PST. On the last day of the month, in John Day, Oregon, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:21 pm PDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in John Day?

On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in John Day, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in John Day?

In John Day, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in John Day?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in March in John Day?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in John Day is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
John Day, OR

Average temperature in March - John Day, OR
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
John Day, OR

Average pressure in March - John Day, OR
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
John Day, OR

Average wind speed in March - John Day, OR
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

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Average humidity in March
John Day, OR

Average humidity in March - John Day, OR
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

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Average rainfall in March
John Day, OR

Average rainfall in March - John Day, OR
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in March
John Day, OR

Average rainfall days in March - John Day, OR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
John Day, OR

Average snowfall in March - John Day, OR
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
John Day, OR

Average snowfall days in March - John Day, OR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
John Day, OR

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - John Day, OR
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
John Day, OR

Average sunshine days in March - John Day, OR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

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Average UV index in March
John Day, OR

Average UV index in March - John Day, OR
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
John Day, OR

Average cloud cover in March - John Day, OR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in March
John Day, OR

Average visibility in March - John Day, OR
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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