The icy spell of winter, by
March, is beginning to ease in
Nevada's
Great Basin National Park. The month of March experiences a shift in weather patterns, signifying the onset of spring. Temperatures increase compared to
February, reaching up to 48.7°F (9.3°C). With the warmer climate, plant life in the park begins to stir, showing early signs of spring. Given the ideal weather conditions, it is an excellent time for park visitors to engage in hiking and other outdoor activities.
Temperature
A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from 42.8°F (6°C) in February to a still chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C). During the nights in March, Great Basin National Park records a pronounced shift from the daytime warmth, with a consistent average temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).
Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Great Basin National Park is March, when 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically aggregated.
Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Great Basin National Park are
January through
June,
September through
December. Throughout March, 13.19" (335mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Great Basin National Park, 72.52" (1842mm) of snow is accumulated.
Daylight
In Great Basin National Park, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Great Basin National Park, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 5:30 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:00 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.