March weather forecast
California, USA

March heralds the onset of spring in California, bringing milder temperatures and a noticeable shift in weather patterns. Coastal areas such as Los Angeles and San Francisco continue to warm, with temperatures ranging from 50°F (10°C) to 60°F (15.6°C). The warming trend in these regions is more pronounced compared to February, and the chill of winter begins to recede.

Inland regions like Sierra Nevada mountains, including areas like Mammoth Lakes, experience a reduction in snowfall. While the temperatures still remain cold, averaging from 20°F (-6.7°C) to 30°F (-1.1°C), they are generally warmer than in February. Snowfall levels continue to decrease, and the landscape begins to transition away from the depths of winter.

Death Valley and eastern desert regions experience more noticeable warming, with temperatures climbing compared to February. The difference between day and night temperatures can still be significant, but overall, the weather becomes more temperate.

Rainfall in March tends to decrease across the state, particularly in the northern parts. While March is still considered part of the rainy season, it generally sees less precipitation than both January and February. Western mountain slopes continue to receive more rain than the eastern parts, maintaining the pattern observed in previous months.

In comparison to the colder and wetter conditions of February, March in California is characterized by a steady warming trend and reduced precipitation. Coastal areas become milder, and the inland and mountainous regions gradually shed their winter cold. Desert regions continue to warm, and rainfall becomes less prevalent. The overall weather in March marks a distinct transition towards the more temperate and pleasant conditions of spring.

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• Los Angeles - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Los Angeles and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Los Angeles?
• San Francisco - March »
  When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in San Francisco? In San Francisco in March, during 9.3 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• San Diego - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in San Diego, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in San Diego?
• San Jose - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in San Jose and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in San Jose?
• Sacramento - March »
  The month with the most rainfall in Sacramento is March, when the rain falls for 12.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Sacramento, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT.
• Fresno - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Fresno, California, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. The month with the most rainfall in Fresno is March, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.
• Long Beach - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Long Beach, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Long Beach during March, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.
• Oakland - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Oakland and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. On the first day of March in Oakland sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:03 pm PST.
• Bakersfield - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Bakersfield, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Bakersfield?
• Anaheim - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Anaheim, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Anaheim?
• Santa Ana - March »
  When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Santa Ana? What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Santa Ana?
• Riverside - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Riverside and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Riverside?