March weather forecastGates, OR

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a frosty month in Gates, Oregon, with an average temperature ranging between max 48°F (8.9°C) and min 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

With the advent of March, Gates experiences an average high-temperature of a still frosty 48°F (8.9°C), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. In March, Gates experiences a temperature dip to an average of 33.3°F (0.7°C) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Gates, in March, it is raining for 21.2 days, with typically 5.67" (144mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.8 rainfall days, and 45.31" (1151mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout March, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated. In Gates, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.4 days and aggregates up to 15.59" (396mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:36 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 in Gates is 4.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Gates, is 48°F (8.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C).

March is the most humid month in Gates, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

In March, the average relative humidity is 87%.

In Gates, during March, the rain falls for 21.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) of precipitation.

In Gates, Oregon, during March, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:36 pm PDT.

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Gates, OR

  • Average high temperature in March: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Gates, OR

  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Gates, OR

  • Average wind speed in March: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Gates, OR

  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in March
Gates, OR

  • Average rainfall in March: 5.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (6.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Gates, OR

  • Average rainfall days in March: 21.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gates, OR

  • Average snowfall in March: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gates, OR

  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sunshine in March
Gates, OR

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gates, OR

  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Gates, OR

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Gates, OR

  • Average cloud cover in March: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in March
Gates, OR

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and April (4mi).