March weather forecast
Mount Rainier National Park, WA

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

March's onset in Mount Rainier National Park sees an average high-temperature of a still icy 37.9°F (3.3°C), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Throughout March, the temperature in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, tends to fall to a consistent average low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 21.5 days. Throughout March, 12.56" (319mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mount Rainier National Park, 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, in Mount Rainier National Park, it is snowing for 19.5 days. Throughout March, 90.59" (2301mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.5 snowfall days, and 670.91" (17041mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Mount Rainier National Park, 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.