March weather forecastMedford, OR
March
Weather in March
March ushers in the spring season in Medford, with a gradual increase in daily sunshine hours. Temperatures climb higher compared to February, oscillating between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C). A perceptible shift in weather patterns marks the transition to the warmer seasons. As the snow melts away, the city anticipates a bloom in flora, signaling the incoming spring-summer transition. Although the weather remains cold, the light at the end of the wintry tunnel is in sight.Temperature
The beginning of March reveals an average high-temperature of a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. During March, Medford observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 81%.Rainfall
In Medford, during March, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Medford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.2 days and collects up to 19.17" (487mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, in Medford, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.2 snowfall days, and 8.15" (207mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:02 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Medford, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Medford, OR
- Average high temperature in March: 51.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (29.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Medford, OR
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Medford, OR
- Average wind speed in March: 4.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (4.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and October (3.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Medford, OR
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).
Average rainfall in March
Medford, OR
- Average rainfall in March: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").
Average rainfall days in March
Medford, OR
- Average rainfall days in March: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Medford, OR
- Average snowfall in March: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Medford, OR
- Average snowfall days in March: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Medford, 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: 7h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Medford, OR
- Average sunshine days in March: 11.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Medford, 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
Medford, OR
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in March
Medford, OR
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (5mi).
