March weather forecastElk, WA

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Elk, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.8°F (7.1°C) and min 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Elk's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from February's wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C) to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C). In March, Elk reports a consistent average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Elk, Washington, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In Elk, in March, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 124.9 rainfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Elk. In March, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout March, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.2 snowfall days, and 42.99" (1092mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Elk, Washington, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:34 pm PST. On the last day of March, in Elk, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:18 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During March, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Elk, 44.8°F (7.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

In Elk, Washington, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

In Elk, Washington, during March, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

In March, in Elk, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout March, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

On the first day of March in Elk, Washington, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:34 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:18 pm PDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Elk, Washington, is 5.8h.

In Elk, Washington, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Elk, WA

  • Average high temperature in March: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Elk, WA

  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Elk, WA

  • Average wind speed in March: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4mph).

Average humidity in March
Elk, WA

  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in March
Elk, WA

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
Elk, WA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Elk, WA

  • Average snowfall in March: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (13.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Elk, WA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elk, WA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Elk, WA

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Elk, WA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in March
Elk, WA

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (3mi).