March weather forecastSeaside, OR
March
Weather in March
In March, Seaside, Oregon, witnesses a rise in daylight hours from 10.4 to 12, a delightful sign of the approaching spring. Total rainfall decreases and temperatures mildly ascend towards a more welcoming scale. The landscape renews itself, shaking off the winter frost and sprouting fresh foliage. Observing a shift in wind speeds from February's 9.8mph (15.8km/h) to March's 10.1mph (16.3km/h), the wind retains its vigor, ruffling the blossoming trees and resuscitating the city from its winter slumber. Amidst this transitional period, Seaside, Oregon, comes alive under the lengthening days and budding ambiance of spring weather.Temperature
Seaside, Oregon, notes an average high-temperature of a still frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in March, hardly diverging from February. The March average low temperature, marginally lower than the daytime high, records at a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C).Humidity
January, March through May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Seaside, in March, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 4.06" (103mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.6 rainfall days, and 39.8" (1011mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Seaside aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Seaside, Oregon, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.8 days and aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In March, the average ocean temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C).Note: It is advised against swimming in 48.7°F (9.3°C) when it drops below 50°F (10°C). Such temperatures can cause extreme cold shock, leading to hyperventilation.
Daylight
In Seaside, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:02 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 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 Seaside, the average sunshine in March is 5.6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Seaside, OR
- Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (65.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (40.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Seaside, OR
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March and September (30.02"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Seaside, OR
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Seaside, OR
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, May, October and December (81%).
Average rainfall in March
Seaside, OR
- Average rainfall in March: 4.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (6.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Seaside, OR
- Average rainfall days in March: 20.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Seaside, OR
- Average snowfall in March: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Seaside, OR
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Seaside, OR
- Average sea temperature in March: 48.7°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (48.1°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Seaside, OR
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Seaside, OR
- Average sunshine days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Seaside, OR
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Seaside, OR
- Average cloud cover in March: 58
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Seaside, OR
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).
