March weather forecast
Grand Rapids, OR

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Grand Rapids, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.8°F (9.9°C) and min 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

The advent of March reveals an average high-temperature of a still frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. An average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) marks the nights in Grand Rapids throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Grand Rapids, during March, the rain falls for 21.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 184.4 rainfall days, and 36.61" (930mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Grand Rapids, in March, during 2.5 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Grand Rapids, there are 11.8 snowfall days, and 10.24" (260mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Grand Rapids is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of March, in Grand Rapids, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:41 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

In March, the average sunshine in Grand Rapids, Oregon, is 4.7h.

UV index

In Grand Rapids, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Grand Rapids?

Grand Rapids in March has an average high-temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Grand Rapids?

The average relative humidity in March is 87%.

How many days does it rain in March in Grand Rapids?

In March, in Grand Rapids, the rain falls for 21.7 days. Throughout March, 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Grand Rapids in March?

In Grand Rapids, Oregon, in March, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Grand Rapids?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Grand Rapids?

On the first day of March in Grand Rapids, Oregon, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:41 pm PDT.

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

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.

How long on average sun shines in March in Grand Rapids?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Grand Rapids, Oregon, is 4.7h.

How high is the UV index in March in Grand Rapids?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Grand Rapids is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Grand Rapids, OR

Average temperature in March - Grand Rapids, OR
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (32.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Grand Rapids, OR

Average pressure in March - Grand Rapids, OR
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.02"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Grand Rapids, OR

Average wind speed in March - Grand Rapids, OR
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and November (4.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Grand Rapids, OR

Average humidity in March - Grand Rapids, OR
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Grand Rapids, OR

Average rainfall in March - Grand Rapids, OR
  • Average rainfall in March: 4.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (5.79").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in March
Grand Rapids, OR

Average rainfall days in March - Grand Rapids, OR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 21.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Grand Rapids, OR

Average snowfall in March - Grand Rapids, OR
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Grand Rapids, OR

Average snowfall days in March - Grand Rapids, OR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Grand Rapids, OR

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Grand Rapids, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Grand Rapids, OR

Average sunshine days in March - Grand Rapids, OR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (7.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Grand Rapids, OR

Average UV index in March - Grand Rapids, OR
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
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
Grand Rapids, OR

Average cloud cover in March - Grand Rapids, OR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 67

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in March
Grand Rapids, OR

Average visibility in March - Grand Rapids, OR
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (4mi).

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