March weather forecastSalem, OR
March
Weather in March
March in Salem reveals a weather pattern leaning towards spring with warmer temperatures becoming more apparent. There's an increase in the rainfall with 2.99" (76mm) and an increase in daylight hours up to 12. In terms of snowfall, March sees a reduction to 0.47" (12mm), indicating the wrapping up of wintry conditions. March's weather is characterized by frequent showers interspersed with clear skies.Temperature
With the arrival of March, Salem's average high-temperature registers at a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. Salem, during the month of March, experiences an average low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C).Humidity
In Salem, the average relative humidity in March is 85%.Rainfall
In Salem, in March, during 19.6 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.5 rainfall days, and 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Salem aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.7 days and aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.Daylight
In Salem, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:00 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:39 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 Salem, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.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 ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Salem, OR
- Average high temperature in March: 52.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Salem, OR
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"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
Salem, OR
- Average wind speed in March: 5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and November (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Salem, OR
- Average humidity in March: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).
Average rainfall in March
Salem, OR
- Average rainfall in March: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.28").
Average rainfall days in March
Salem, OR
- Average rainfall days in March: 19.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Salem, OR
- Average snowfall in March: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Salem, OR
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Salem, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Salem, OR
- Average sunshine days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Salem, 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
Salem, OR
- Average cloud cover in March: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in March
Salem, 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, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (5mi).
