March weather forecast
Athena, OR

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Athena, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of March introduces a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, nudging from an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) in February to a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C). During the month of March, Athena's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Athena is 70%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Athena is March, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, September, November and December are months with snowfall. In Athena, during March, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Athena, Oregon, 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 March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:41 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:21 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

The average sunshine in March is 7.5h.

UV index

In Athena, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Athena?

Athena in March has an average high-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Athena?

In March, the average relative humidity is 70%.

What is the rainiest month in Athena?

March is the month with the most rainfall in Athena, Oregon. Rain falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in March in Athena?

In Athena, Oregon, in March, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Athena in March?

In Athena, Oregon, in March, during 2.2 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Athena have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Athena?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:41 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:21 pm PDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Athena have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Athena is 7.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Athena?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Athena, Oregon, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Athena, OR

Average temperature in March - Athena, 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).

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Average pressure in March
Athena, OR

Average pressure in March - Athena, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Athena, OR

Average wind speed in March - Athena, 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).

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Average humidity in March
Athena, OR

Average humidity in March - Athena, 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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Athena, OR

Average rainfall in March - Athena, 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").

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Average rainfall days in March
Athena, OR

Average rainfall days in March - Athena, 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).

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Average snowfall in March
Athena, OR

Average snowfall in March - Athena, 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").

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Average snowfall days in March
Athena, OR

Average snowfall days in March - Athena, 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).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Athena, OR

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 3min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Athena, OR

Average sunshine days in March - Athena, 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).

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Average UV index in March
Athena, OR

Average UV index in March - Athena, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Athena, OR

Average cloud cover in March - Athena, 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).

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Average visibility in March
Athena, OR

Average visibility in March - Athena, 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).

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