Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
March
Weather in March
Temperature
The advent of March sees the average high-temperature at a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C), subtly shifted from February's 49.1°F (9.5°C). During the month of March, the temperature falls to an average of 36.7°F (2.6°C).Humidity
January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Harrisburg, in March, it is raining for 20 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Harrisburg, Oregon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.8 days and collects up to 28.82" (732mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Harrisburg aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Harrisburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.1 days and aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) 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 6:48 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:39 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 is 5.6h.UV index
In Harrisburg, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Harrisburg in March?
What is the most humid month?
What is the average humidity in March?
How many days does it rain in March?
What is the last month it snows?
How many hours of daylight does Harrisburg have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Harrisburg?
How many hours of sunshine does Harrisburg have in March?
How high is the UV index in March?
Average temperature in March
Harrisburg, OR
- Average high temperature in March: 52.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Harrisburg, OR
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Harrisburg, OR
- Average wind speed in March: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (4.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Harrisburg, OR
- Average humidity in March: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Harrisburg, OR
- Average rainfall in March: 3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").
Average rainfall days in March
Harrisburg, OR
- Average rainfall days in March: 20 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Harrisburg, OR
- Average snowfall in March: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Harrisburg, OR
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Harrisburg, 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: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Harrisburg, OR
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (9.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, OR
- Average cloud cover in March: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in March
Harrisburg, OR
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).