March weather forecast
Ellensburg, WA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Ellensburg, Washington, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Ellensburg perceives a slight temperature ascent during March, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) in February to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). In Ellensburg, the average low-temperature during the month of March is a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Ellensburg is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ellensburg, Washington, in March, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 99.9 rainfall days, and 8.66" (220mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, September through December. In Ellensburg, in March, during 4.8 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ellensburg, Washington, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.4 days and aggregates up to 15.59" (396mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Ellensburg, Washington, is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:48 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:30 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 in Ellensburg is 7.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Ellensburg?

Ellensburg in March has an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Ellensburg?

In Ellensburg, Washington, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Ellensburg in March?

In Ellensburg, in March, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Ellensburg?

In Ellensburg, during March, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Ellensburg?

In Ellensburg, Washington, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Ellensburg?

On the first day of March in Ellensburg, Washington, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:48 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:30 pm PDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Ellensburg, Washington, 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 Ellensburg?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Ellensburg is 7.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ellensburg?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ellensburg.

What is the UV index reading in March in Ellensburg?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Ellensburg, WA

Average temperature in March - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Ellensburg, WA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Ellensburg, WA

Average wind speed in March - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Ellensburg, WA

Average humidity in March - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (46%).

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Average rainfall in March
Ellensburg, WA

Average rainfall in March - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in March
Ellensburg, WA

Average rainfall days in March - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Ellensburg, WA

Average snowfall in March - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Ellensburg, WA

Average snowfall days in March - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ellensburg, 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: 7h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Ellensburg, WA

Average sunshine days in March - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Ellensburg, WA

Average UV index in March - Ellensburg, 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 January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Ellensburg, WA

Average cloud cover in March - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

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Average visibility in March
Ellensburg, WA

Average visibility in March - Ellensburg, WA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (4mi).

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