March weather forecast
Arcata, CA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Arcata, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 54°F (12.2°C) and min 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

March's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still cool 54°F (12.2°C), slightly varied from February's 52.9°F (11.6°C). An average low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) marks the nights in Arcata throughout March.

Humidity

March is the most humid month in Arcata, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Arcata, in March, during 17.5 rainfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114.7 rainfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Arcata, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Arcata is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:40 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 in Arcata, California, is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Arcata in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 54°F (12.2°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Arcata?

March is the most humid month in Arcata, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in March in Arcata?

In March, the average relative humidity in Arcata, California, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in March in Arcata?

In March, the rain falls for 17.5 days. Throughout March, 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Arcata?

January, March through December are months without snowfall in Arcata.

Does it snow in Arcata in March?

In March, it doesn't snow. February is the latest month when it typically snows.

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

The average day length in March in Arcata, California, is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Arcata?

On the first day of March in Arcata, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:40 pm PDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Arcata, California, 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 Arcata?

The average sunshine duration in March in Arcata, California, is 6.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Arcata?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Arcata, California.

What is the UV index reading in March in Arcata?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Arcata is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Arcata, CA

Average temperature in March - Arcata, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 54°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (69.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (41.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Arcata, CA

Average pressure in March - Arcata, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Arcata, CA

Average wind speed in March - Arcata, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Arcata, CA

Average humidity in March - Arcata, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Arcata, CA

Average rainfall in March - Arcata, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 4.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").

Average rainfall days in March
Arcata, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Arcata, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Arcata, CA

Average snowfall in March - Arcata, CA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Arcata, CA

Average snowfall days in March - Arcata, CA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Arcata, CA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Arcata, CA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Arcata, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Arcata, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Arcata, CA

Average UV index in March - Arcata, CA
  • 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, March, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Arcata, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Arcata, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in March
Arcata, CA

Average visibility in March - Arcata, CA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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