March weather forecastOpportunity, WA

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Opportunity, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C) in February to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). Opportunity records an average nighttime low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in March.

Humidity

In Opportunity, Washington, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Opportunity, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.4 days and collects up to 17.28" (439mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Opportunity, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated. In Opportunity, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.4 days and aggregates up to 37.4" (950mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

In March, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Opportunity, in March, the average high-temperature is 45°F (7.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

The average relative humidity in March in Opportunity, Washington, is 81%.

In March, in Opportunity, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Opportunity, in March, during 7.8 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

On the first day of March in Opportunity, Washington, sunrise is at 6:27 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 Opportunity, Washington, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In Opportunity, Washington, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

In Opportunity, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Opportunity, WA

  • Average high temperature in March: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Opportunity, WA

  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

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

Average wind speed in March
Opportunity, WA

  • Average wind speed in March: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Opportunity, WA

  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in March
Opportunity, WA

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Opportunity, WA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Opportunity, WA

  • Average snowfall in March: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Opportunity, WA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Opportunity, WA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Opportunity, WA

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Opportunity, WA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in March
Opportunity, WA

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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