March weather forecastSpringfield, OR
March
Weather in March
March signals the slow approach of spring in Springfield, with temperature highs touching 50s°F and rainfall lessening a tad from the previous month. Barely any snowfall marks this transitional period, making it a favorable time for outdoor activities. The city enjoys longer daylight hours paired with increased UV rays that begin to cut through the omnipresent cloud cover.Temperature
As February turns into March, the average high-temperatures rest at a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C), showing a minor variation from the prior month. Springfield's average low-temperature in the month of March is recorded at an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C).Humidity
January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Springfield, Oregon, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.9 rainfall days, and 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Springfield aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5 snowfall days, and 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:38 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 5.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Springfield, OR
- Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (33.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Springfield, OR
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Springfield, OR
- Average wind speed in March: 4.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (4.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (3.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Springfield, OR
- Average humidity in March: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Springfield, OR
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").
Average rainfall days in March
Springfield, OR
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Springfield, OR
- Average snowfall in March: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Springfield, OR
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Springfield, OR
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 24min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Springfield, OR
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Springfield, 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
Springfield, OR
- Average cloud cover in March: 60
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in March
Springfield, OR
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (4mi).
