March weather forecastGrants Pass, OR
March
Weather in March
Signs of Spring start to emerge in Grants Pass during March, much to the delight of the sun-deprived residents. Temperatures record a slight uptick, kick-starting the seasonal thaw. Weather patterns indicate a sustained reduction in rainfall to 3.19" (81mm) across 18.7 days, hinting at the end of the wet winter period. During this transitional month, days gradually become longer, offering more daylight hours. Wind patterns continue to remain consistent, circulating fresh Spring air.Temperature
Grants Pass marks the onset of March with an average high-temperature of a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C), a subtle shift from February's 49.3°F (9.6°C). An average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) is noted during the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 83%.Rainfall
In March, in Grants Pass, the rain falls for 18.7 days. Throughout March, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Grants Pass, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.3 days and collects up to 23.54" (598mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Grants Pass are January through April, November and December. In Grants Pass, in March, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.9 snowfall days, and 5.12" (130mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:03 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:38 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 Grants Pass, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Grants Pass, OR
- Average high temperature in March: 52.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Grants Pass, OR
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Grants Pass, OR
- Average wind speed in March: 4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Grants Pass, OR
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).
Average rainfall in March
Grants Pass, OR
- Average rainfall in March: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").
Average rainfall days in March
Grants Pass, OR
- Average rainfall days in March: 18.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Grants Pass, OR
- Average snowfall in March: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Grants Pass, OR
- Average snowfall days in March: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Grants Pass, OR
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Grants Pass, OR
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Grants Pass, OR
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Grants Pass, OR
- Average cloud cover in March: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in March
Grants Pass, OR
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
The month with the highest visibility is August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).
