March weather forecast
Hood River, OR

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A red barn house in a farm field among scenic trees at the foot of a mountain with snowy peaks in Hood River, Oregon
A red barn house in a farm field among scenic trees at the foot of a mountain with snowy peaks in Hood River, Oregon

Weather in March

March, being a transitional month, moves from the cold of winter to the freshness of spring. This movement markedly affects the overall weather conditions. Hood River starts to thaw as it prepares to welcome the warmth of April. The daylight hours increase and there's a relative decrease in rainfall from the previous month. March records a drop in snowfall, from 4.76" (121mm) in February down to 1.42" (36mm), signifying an end to the snowy season.

Temperature

As March takes hold, the average high-temperature is a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Hood River, during March, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation. In Hood River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.7 days and collects up to 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.8 snowfall days, in March, Hood River aggregates 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.1 snowfall days, and 14.33" (364mm) 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 6:42 am and sunset at 5:53 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Hood River is 5.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

In Hood River, 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 85%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Hood River, during March, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Hood River. During 2.8 snowfall days, in March, Hood River aggregates 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:53 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:33 pm PDT.

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

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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Hood River, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Hood River, OR

Average temperature in March - Hood River, OR
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27°F).

Average pressure in March
Hood River, OR

Average pressure in March - Hood River, OR
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Hood River, OR

Average wind speed in March - Hood River, OR
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Hood River, OR

Average humidity in March - Hood River, OR
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59%).

Average rainfall in March
Hood River, OR

Average rainfall in March - Hood River, OR
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (5.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.28").

Average rainfall days in March
Hood River, OR

Average rainfall days in March - Hood River, 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 (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hood River, OR

Average snowfall in March - Hood River, OR
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hood River, OR

Average snowfall days in March - Hood River, OR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.1 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
Hood River, OR

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hood River, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hood River, OR

Average sunshine days in March - Hood River, OR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Hood River, OR

Average UV index in March - Hood River, OR
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Hood River, OR

Average cloud cover in March - Hood River, OR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in March
Hood River, OR

Average visibility in March - Hood River, OR
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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