March weather forecastPendleton, OR
March
Weather in March
Spring announces its arrival in Pendleton in March, with temperatures continuing their upward trend as winter fades. The lengthening days offer more opportunities for outdoor activities. March also sees the most rainfall days of the year at 17.1. This shift in weather also ushers in refreshing landscapes as the plant life rejoices in increased sunshine and rainfall. Sightseers and nature lovers would find this change from the stark winter a welcoming sight.Temperature
The onset of March brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) in February to a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C). The temperature dips to an average of 35.8°F (2.1°C) during March nights.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 70%.Rainfall
March is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, September, November and December are months with snowfall. In Pendleton, in March, during 2.2 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.5 snowfall days, and 9.41" (239mm) 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 6:31 am and sunset at 5:42 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:22 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 7.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Pendleton, OR
- Average high temperature in March: 50.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Pendleton, OR
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Pendleton, OR
- Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Pendleton, OR
- Average humidity in March: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).
Average rainfall in March
Pendleton, OR
- Average rainfall in March: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Pendleton, OR
- Average rainfall days in March: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Pendleton, OR
- Average snowfall in March: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Pendleton, OR
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pendleton, OR
- 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: 7h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Pendleton, OR
- Average sunshine days in March: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Pendleton, OR
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Pendleton, OR
- Average cloud cover in March: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in March
Pendleton, OR
- 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).
