March weather forecast
Desert Center, CA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a warm month in Desert Center, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 76.6°F (24.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March sees a slight increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C). Desert Center reports a consistent average low-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) throughout March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 28%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 2.2 days. Throughout March, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Desert Center, there are 34.2 rainfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Desert Center, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 5:38 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:01 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 9h.

UV index

In Desert Center, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

During March, Desert Center experiences an average high-temperature of 76.6°F (24.8°C) and a low-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 28%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Desert Center, in March, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Desert Center have in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 5:38 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:01 pm PDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Desert Center, 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 Desert Center have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Desert Center, CA

Average temperature in March - Desert Center, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 76.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (105.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 57.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (86.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (48.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Desert Center, CA

Average pressure in March - Desert Center, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.74"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Desert Center, CA

Average wind speed in March - Desert Center, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Desert Center, CA

Average humidity in March - Desert Center, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 28%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (38%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (18%).

Average rainfall in March
Desert Center, CA

Average rainfall in March - Desert Center, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.55").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in March
Desert Center, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Desert Center, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (7.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (1.2 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Desert Center, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Desert Center, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Desert Center, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 29 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Desert Center, CA

Average UV index in March - Desert Center, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Desert Center, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Desert Center, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 17).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in March
Desert Center, CA

Average visibility in March - Desert Center, 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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