March weather forecast
Washington, USA

March ushers in early signs of spring in Washington, especially in its western half. In cities along the Puget Sound, such as Seattle and Tacoma, average low temperatures rise to approximately 32°F (0°C). Eastern Washington starts to shed its extreme winter cold, with nighttime temperatures generally falling between 0°F (-17.8°C) and 10°F (-12.2°C). The eastern city of Walla, known for its wineries, begins to see more moderate weather conducive for early spring vineyard work.

The state still experiences cloudy conditions during March, particularly in the western regions. However, the days gradually become longer, and the clouds occasionally break to allow more sun. Eastern Washington continues to receive snow, but amounts typically diminish to approximately 40" (1016mm). Western areas transition more into rain with decreasing snowfall, registering around 5" (127mm) on average. Wind speeds ease somewhat, ranging from 20 to 30mph (48.3km/h) (32.19 to 30mph (48.3km/h)).

Compared to February, March brings warmer temperatures and decreased snowfall, signaling the approach of spring. The transition from winter to spring becomes more evident as the month progresses. April will further this transition, offering even milder temperatures and increased opportunities for outdoor activities, as rain continues to replace snow in most areas of the state.

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• Seattle - March »
  When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Seattle? During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Seattle aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.
• Spokane - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Spokane, Washington, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Spokane in March, during 7.4 snowfall days, 4.84" (123mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Tacoma - March »
  In Tacoma during March, the rain falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Tacoma?
• Vancouver - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Vancouver, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Vancouver aggregates 1.18" (30mm) of snow.
• Bellevue - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Bellevue, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. As the city of Bellevue transitions from winter to Spring, March witnesses a gradual increase in temperature, paving the path for warmer days ahead.
• Kent - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Kent and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Kent during March, the rain falls for 20.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.
• Everett - March »
  In Everett during March, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. In Everett, Washington, during March, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.
• Renton - March »
  On the first day of March in Renton, Washington, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:53 pm PST. In Renton, during March, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.
• Federal Way - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Federal Way, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Federal Way in March, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Yakima - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Yakima and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Yakima with an average temperature varying between 49.5°F (9.7°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).
• Kirkland - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Kirkland, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Kirkland during March, the rain falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.
• Bellingham - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Bellingham, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Bellingham, Washington, in March, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow.