March weather forecastPort Orford, OR

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March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Port Orford, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, Port Orford records an average high-temperature of a still fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. In March, Port Orford temperatures settle at a low of 43.5°F (6.4°C) during the nights, reflecting a minor change from daytime highs.

Humidity

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Port Orford, in March, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Port Orford, Oregon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.4 days and collects up to 22.2" (564mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Port Orford, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Ocean temperature

January through March, with an average ocean temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Port Orford.
Note: Swimming in 50.5°F (10.3°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:43 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 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Port Orford in March has an average high-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

The most humid month in Port Orford is March, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

In Port Orford, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

In March, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout March, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Port Orford, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

In March, in Port Orford, Oregon, it doesn't snow. February is the latest month when it typically snows.

January through March, with an average ocean temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C), are months with the coldest seawater.

In March, the average ocean temperature is 50.5°F (10.3°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

The average day length in March in Port Orford is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:43 pm PDT.

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.

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

50.5°F

51.3°F

53.6°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.2mph

11.8mph

11.3mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.6

14.7

17.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Port Orford, OR

Average high temperature in March: 51.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (66.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (50.5°F).

Average low temperature in March: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (43.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Port Orford, OR

Average pressure in March: 30.05"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
Port Orford, OR

Average wind speed in March: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Port Orford, OR

Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Port Orford, OR

Average rainfall in March: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in March
Port Orford, OR

Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Port Orford, OR

Average snowfall in March: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Port Orford, OR

Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Port Orford, OR

Average sea temperature in March: 50.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (54.9°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (50.5°F).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Port Orford, OR

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Port Orford, OR

Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Port Orford, OR

Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Port Orford, OR

Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Port Orford, OR

Average visibility in March: 6mi

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