Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March is marked by an average high-temperature of a still chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C), almost identical to the preceding month. Orcas, during the nights of March, averages a temperature close to its daytime high, at a still frosty 43°F (6.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Orcas is 78%.Rainfall
In Orcas, Washington, in March, during 20.2 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.7 rainfall days, and 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Orcas aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Orcas, Washington, there are 6.9 snowfall days, and 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Orcas is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:56 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:41 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 Orcas, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Orcas in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Orcas?
How many days does it rain in March in Orcas?
What is the last month it snows in Orcas?
What is the average length of the day in March in Orcas?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Orcas?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Orcas?
How long on average sun shines in March in Orcas?
What is the UV index reading in March in Orcas?
Average temperature in March
Orcas, WA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (64.9°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February and December (45.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 43°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (40.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Orcas, WA
- Average pressure in March: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (30"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Orcas, WA
- Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Orcas, WA
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Orcas, WA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Orcas, WA
- Average rainfall days in March: 20.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Orcas, WA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Orcas, WA
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orcas, WA
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Orcas, WA
- Average sunshine days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Orcas, WA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Orcas, WA
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in March
Orcas, WA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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