March weather forecast
Elk Plain, WA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Elk Plain, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 50.4°F (10.2°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

Elk Plain's shift into March sets the average high-temperature at a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from February's 45.3°F (7.4°C). The mean low-temperature during March nights is a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Elk Plain, Washington, is 84%.

Rainfall

In March, in Elk Plain, the rain falls for 20.2 days. Throughout March, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.9 rainfall days, and 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Elk Plain, in March, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Elk Plain, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.3 days and aggregates up to 5.94" (151mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Elk Plain is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Elk Plain, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:55 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 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 Elk Plain, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In Elk Plain, Washington, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Elk Plain?

The high-temperature, in March, in Elk Plain, is 50.4°F (10.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Elk Plain?

In Elk Plain, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

How many days does it rain in March in Elk Plain?

In Elk Plain, during March, the rain falls for 20.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elk Plain in March?

In Elk Plain, during March, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elk Plain have in March?

The average day length in March in Elk Plain is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Elk Plain?

On the first day of March in Elk Plain, Washington, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:55 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:38 pm PDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Elk Plain?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Elk Plain?

In Elk Plain, Washington, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Elk Plain?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average temperature in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (32.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average pressure in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March, August and September (30.01"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average wind speed in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (4.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average humidity in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average rainfall in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average rainfall days in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 20.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average snowfall in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average snowfall days in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average sunshine days in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average UV index in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average cloud cover in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in March
Elk Plain, WA

Average visibility in March - Elk Plain, WA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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