March weather forecastMcMinnville, OR
March
Weather in March
As spring starts to settle in March, noticeable changes in weather is observed in McMinnville. The temperature range fluctuates from 37°F (2.8°C) to 51.6°F (10.9°C). An increase in daylight hours allows the sun to peek through the largely cloudy skies. Nevertheless, the rainfall keeps the climate moderately cool. Encroaching winds of spring strike the city, causing minimal variations in wind speed.Temperature
McMinnville measures an average high-temperature of a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in March, nearly consistent with the preceding month. In March, the average low-temperature records at a wintry 37°F (2.8°C) during the nights.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In McMinnville, in March, it is raining for 19.8 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. In McMinnville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.2 days and collects up to 28.9" (734mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in March, McMinnville aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in McMinnville is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:00 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:40 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 McMinnville, Oregon, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.UV index
In McMinnville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
McMinnville, OR
- Average high temperature in March: 51.6°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 (44.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.3°F).
Average pressure in March
McMinnville, OR
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"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
McMinnville, OR
- Average wind speed in March: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in March
McMinnville, OR
- Average humidity in March: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).
Average rainfall in March
McMinnville, OR
- Average rainfall in March: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.49").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
McMinnville, OR
- Average rainfall days in March: 19.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
McMinnville, OR
- Average snowfall in March: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
McMinnville, OR
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
McMinnville, OR
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
McMinnville, OR
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).
Average UV index in March
McMinnville, 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
McMinnville, 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 23).
Average visibility in March
McMinnville, OR
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).
