March weather forecastNorth Cascades National Park, WA
March
Weather in March
March sees a gentle transition from winter to spring, with milder temperatures and an increase in daylight hours signifying the beginning of a new season. Although the temperatures continue to rise, the weather remains cool. The park begins to explode with spring greenery as snow melts away from the lower elevations. Rainfall continues to decrease, indicating a change in the park’s weather cycle. The additional daylight hours along with the longer sunshine duration paint a picture of brighter days ahead in North Cascades National Park.Temperature
March sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from 35.6°F (2°C) in February to a still wintry 41°F (5°C). In North Cascades National Park, March nights cool down to an average of 24.8°F (-4°C).Rainfall
In North Cascades National Park, during March, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157 rainfall days, and 51.02" (1296mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:49 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 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.
Sunshine
In North Cascades National Park, Washington, the average sunshine in March is 5h.UV index
In North Cascades National Park, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
North Cascades National Park, WA
- Average high temperature in March: 41°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (70°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (30°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (45°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (18°F).
Average rainfall in March
North Cascades National Park, WA
- Average rainfall in March: 4.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (7.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1.7").
Average rainfall days in March
North Cascades National Park, WA
- Average rainfall days in March: 15 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (8 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
North Cascades National Park, WA
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 2h).
Average UV index in March
North Cascades National Park, WA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
