March weather forecast
Yakima, WA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Yakima, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 49.5°F (9.7°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

In Yakima, stepping into March brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from February's cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C). Yakima experiences a consistent average temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) throughout the nights in March.

Humidity

In Yakima, the average relative humidity in March is 67%.

Rainfall

In Yakima, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Yakima, there are 82.2 rainfall days, and 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, September, November and December are months with snowfall in Yakima. March is the last month it regularly snows in Yakima. During 2.1 snowfall days, in March, Yakima aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Yakima, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.5 days and aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:48 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:30 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 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Yakima, Washington, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Yakima?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Yakima, Washington, during March are 49.5°F (9.7°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Yakima?

In March, the average relative humidity in Yakima is 67%.

How much does it rain in Yakima in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Yakima?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Yakima. During 2.1 snowfall days, in March, Yakima aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Yakima?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Yakima?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:48 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:30 pm PDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Yakima?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Yakima, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Yakima have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Yakima, Washington, is 8.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Yakima?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Yakima is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Yakima, WA

Average temperature in March - Yakima, WA
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Yakima, WA

Average pressure in March - Yakima, WA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Yakima, WA

Average wind speed in March - Yakima, WA
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Yakima, WA

Average humidity in March - Yakima, WA
  • Average humidity in March: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (39%).

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Average rainfall in March
Yakima, WA

Average rainfall in March - Yakima, WA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in March
Yakima, WA

Average rainfall days in March - Yakima, WA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Yakima, WA

Average snowfall in March - Yakima, WA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Yakima, WA

Average snowfall days in March - Yakima, WA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Yakima, 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).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Yakima, WA

Average sunshine days in March - Yakima, WA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Yakima, WA

Average UV index in March - Yakima, WA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Yakima, WA

Average cloud cover in March - Yakima, WA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in March
Yakima, WA

Average visibility in March - Yakima, WA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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