March weather forecast
McMinnville, OR

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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

The onset of March in McMinnville notes an average high-temperature of a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C), subtly shifted from February's 47.8°F (8.8°C). In March, McMinnville encounters an average low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) during the night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In McMinnville, during March, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation. In McMinnville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.2 days and collects up to 28.9" (734mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. 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 is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:00 pm PST. On the last day of March, 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

The average sunshine in March in McMinnville, Oregon, is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in McMinnville in March?

The high-temperature in McMinnville, Oregon, during March is 51.6°F (10.9°C) and the low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in McMinnville?

The average relative humidity in March in McMinnville, Oregon, is 86%.

How much does it rain in McMinnville in March?

In McMinnville, in March, it is raining for 19.8 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in McMinnville?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in March, McMinnville aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does McMinnville have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in McMinnville?

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.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does McMinnville have in March?

In McMinnville, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in McMinnville?

In McMinnville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
McMinnville, OR

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).

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Average pressure in March
McMinnville, OR

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).

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Average wind speed in March
McMinnville, OR

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).

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Average humidity in March
McMinnville, OR

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%).

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Average rainfall in March
McMinnville, OR

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").

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Average rainfall days in March
McMinnville, OR

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).

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Average snowfall in March
McMinnville, OR

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").

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Average snowfall days in March
McMinnville, OR

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).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
McMinnville, OR

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 3min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
McMinnville, OR

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).

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Average UV index in March
McMinnville, OR

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).

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Average cloud cover in March
McMinnville, OR

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).

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Average visibility in March
McMinnville, OR

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).

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