March weather forecast
Eugene, OR

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Weather in March

The arrival of March signals the start of spring in Eugene, with a small increase in temperature and longer daylight hours compared to February. Despite the transition into spring, rainfall continues to be a marked feature of Eugene's weather, with precipitation registered on 13.3 days of the month. The city experiences an added hour of sunshine and a drop in snowfall to 0.28" (7mm), suggesting milder weather conditions. Those looking ahead to April can expect a decrease in humidity and a significant enhancement in daily sunshine duration.

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature stands at a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C), closely aligned with February's 49.6°F (9.8°C). Eugene, in March, observes a steady average low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Eugene, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.9 rainfall days, and 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Eugene aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5 snowfall days, and 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Eugene, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:38 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 5.4h.

UV index

In Eugene, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Eugene, is 53.2°F (11.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Eugene, the average relative humidity in March is 86%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Eugene, Oregon, in March, during 13.3 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Eugene, Oregon. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Eugene aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:38 pm PDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Eugene, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Eugene?

In Eugene, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Eugene, OR

Average temperature in March - Eugene, OR
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (33.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Eugene, OR

Average pressure in March - Eugene, OR
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Eugene, OR

Average wind speed in March - Eugene, OR
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (4.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (3.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Eugene, OR

Average humidity in March - Eugene, OR
  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Eugene, OR

Average rainfall in March - Eugene, OR
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in March
Eugene, OR

Average rainfall days in March - Eugene, OR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Eugene, OR

Average snowfall in March - Eugene, OR
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Eugene, OR

Average snowfall days in March - Eugene, OR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Eugene, OR

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Eugene, OR
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Eugene, OR

Average sunshine days in March - Eugene, OR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Eugene, OR

Average UV index in March - Eugene, OR
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Eugene, OR

Average cloud cover in March - Eugene, OR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 60

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Eugene, OR

Average visibility in March - Eugene, OR
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (4mi).

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