March weather forecast
Washington, USA

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Weather in March

March ushers in early signs of spring in Washington, especially in its western half. In cities along the Puget Sound, such as Seattle and Tacoma, average low temperatures rise to approximately 32°F. Eastern Washington starts to shed its extreme winter cold, with nighttime temperatures generally falling between 0°F and 10°F. The eastern city of Walla, known for its wineries, begins to see more moderate weather conducive for early spring vineyard work.

The state still experiences cloudy conditions during March, particularly in the western regions. However, the days gradually become longer, and the clouds occasionally break to allow more sun. Eastern Washington continues to receive snow, but amounts typically diminish to approximately 40". Western areas transition more into rain with decreasing snowfall, registering around 5" on average. Wind speeds ease somewhat, ranging from 20 to 30mph (32.19 to 30mph).

Compared to February, March brings warmer temperatures and decreased snowfall, signaling the approach of spring. The transition from winter to spring becomes more evident as the month progresses. April will further this transition, offering even milder temperatures and increased opportunities for outdoor activities, as rain continues to replace snow in most areas of the state.

  • Seattle - March »
    On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Seattle, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Seattle during March, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" of precipitation.
  • Spokane - March »
    The month with the most rainfall in Spokane is March, when the rain falls for 15.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" of precipitation. On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Spokane, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT.
  • Tacoma - March »
    In Tacoma, Washington, in March, it is raining for 20.1 days, with typically 3.07" of accumulated precipitation. In Tacoma in March, it is raining for 20.1 days, with typically 3.07" of accumulated precipitation.
  • Vancouver - March »
    In Vancouver in March, during 20.6 rainfall days, 3.74" of precipitation is typically accumulated. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Vancouver aggregates 1.18" of snow.
  • Bellevue - March »
    On the last day of March, in Bellevue sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:36 pm PDT. As the city of Bellevue transitions from winter to Spring, March witnesses a gradual increase in temperature, paving the path for warmer days ahead.
  • Kent - March »
    On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Kent and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Kent aggregates 0.63" of snow.
  • Everett - March »
    In Everett during March, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" of precipitation. In Everett, in March, during 1.6 snowfall days, 1.3" of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Renton - March »
    On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Renton, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. On the last day of March, in Renton sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:36 pm PDT.
  • Federal Way - March »
    In Federal Way during March, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" of precipitation. In Federal Way, Washington, in March, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.1" of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Yakima - March »
    On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Yakima, Washington, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. March, the first month of the spring in Yakima, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F and 49.5°F.
  • Kirkland - March »
    In Kirkland in March, during 1.9 snowfall days, 0.79" of snow is typically accumulated. In Kirkland in March, it is raining for 19.9 days, with typically 3.07" of accumulated precipitation.
  • Bellingham - March »
    In Bellingham in March, during 1.9 snowfall days, 0.98" of snow is typically accumulated. In Bellingham, Washington, during March, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" of snow.
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