Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The transition from February to March brings an average high-temperature of a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C), barely different from February's 48.7°F (9.3°C). March in Salem witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a wintry 37.4°F (3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In Salem, in March, during 19.6 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.5 days and collects up to 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation.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 March, the average length of the day 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 March, the average sunshine in Salem 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 moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March in Salem?
How much does it rain in Salem in March?
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What is the average length of the day in March in Salem?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Salem?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Salem?
How long on average sun shines in March in Salem?
How high is the UV index in March in Salem?
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 5min
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).
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