March weather forecast
Portland, OH

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Portland, Ohio, with an average temperature varying between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

March comes with an increase, with the average high-temperature moving from a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C) in February to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). Portland observes an average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) during March nights.

Humidity

In Portland, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Portland, during March, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.2 rainfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Portland, Ohio, are January through May, October through December. In Portland, in March, during 5.8 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Portland, there are 40.4 snowfall days, and 15.91" (404mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In Portland, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Portland?

The high-temperature, in March, in Portland, is 52.3°F (11.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Portland?

The average relative humidity in March in Portland is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Portland?

In Portland, in March, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Portland in March?

In Portland, in March, during 5.8 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Portland have in March?

The average day length in March in Portland is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Portland?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Portland, Ohio, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Portland have in March?

In Portland, Ohio, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in March in Portland?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Portland is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Portland, OH

Average temperature in March - Portland, OH
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Portland, OH

Average pressure in March - Portland, OH
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Portland, OH

Average wind speed in March - Portland, OH
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Portland, OH

Average humidity in March - Portland, OH
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Portland, OH

Average rainfall in March - Portland, OH
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in March
Portland, OH

Average rainfall days in March - Portland, OH
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Portland, OH

Average snowfall in March - Portland, OH
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Portland, OH

Average snowfall days in March - Portland, OH
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Portland, OH

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Portland, OH
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Portland, OH

Average sunshine days in March - Portland, OH
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Portland, OH

Average UV index in March - Portland, OH
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Portland, OH

Average cloud cover in March - Portland, OH
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in March
Portland, OH

Average visibility in March - Portland, OH
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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