March weather forecast
Bishop, CA

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Magnificent clear waters and scenic surrounding of a small lake in the Bishop Town of California
Magnificent clear waters and scenic surrounding of a small lake in the Bishop Town of California

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a frosty month in Bishop, California, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.8°F (8.8°C) and min 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The advent of March observes an average high-temperature of a still chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C), nearly identical to February's 43°F (6.1°C). In the month of March, Bishop experiences an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 51%.

Rainfall

In March, in Bishop, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bishop, during the entire year, the rain falls for 74.6 days and collects up to 6.97" (177mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:48 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:15 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 9.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and a low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 51%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Bishop, during March, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Bishop, in March, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:48 pm PST. On the last day of the month, in Bishop, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:15 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Bishop, CA

Average temperature in March - Bishop, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Bishop, CA

Average pressure in March - Bishop, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Bishop, CA

Average wind speed in March - Bishop, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Bishop, CA

Average humidity in March - Bishop, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (26%).

Average rainfall in March
Bishop, CA

Average rainfall in March - Bishop, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Bishop, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Bishop, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (9.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bishop, CA

Average snowfall in March - Bishop, CA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bishop, CA

Average snowfall days in March - Bishop, CA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bishop, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Bishop, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and July (17.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Bishop, CA

Average UV index in March - Bishop, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Bishop, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Bishop, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 18

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in March
Bishop, CA

Average visibility in March - Bishop, CA
  • 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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