March weather forecastMount Rainier National Park, WA
March
Weather in March
The transition from cold February to slightly warmer March is felt in Mount Rainier National Park. While the snowfall remains considerable, the rise in temperatures offer a glimmer of the spring to come. However, the most notable difference in March is the reduction in snowfall to 90.6" (2301mm). Gradually this is replaced by more rainfall that freezes on contact, creating a picturesque icy scene. Longer daylight hours provide more time to relish in the retreating winter weather.Temperature
Mount Rainier National Park's March average high-temperature settles at a still wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C), showing a near match with the preceding month. In the month of March, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).Rainfall
In Mount Rainier National Park, in March, it is raining for 21.5 days, with typically 12.56" (319mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 188.7 rainfall days, and 118.31" (3005mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall. In Mount Rainier National Park, in March, during 19.5 snowfall days, 90.59" (2301mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.5 snowfall days, and 670.91" (17041mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Mount Rainier National Park, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:53 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:35 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
- Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (64.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (43.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.1°F).
Average rainfall in March
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
- Average rainfall in March: 12.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (20.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (2").
Average rainfall days in March
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
- Average rainfall days in March: 21.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
- Average snowfall in March: 90.6"
The months with the highest snowfall are January, November and December (99.9").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.1").
Average snowfall days in March
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
- Average snowfall days in March: 19.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (19.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
Average daylight in March
Mount Rainier National Park, 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).
