March weather forecast
Downey, CA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Downey, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and an average high of 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for March is a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. In March, Downey records an average nighttime temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 59%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Downey, California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46 days and collects up to 6.77" (172mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Downey, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:49 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:12 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 Downey is 8.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Downey is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Downey, is 68.5°F (20.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Downey, the average relative humidity in March is 59%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Downey, during March, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Downey have in March?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:49 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:12 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Downey, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Downey, CA

Average temperature in March - Downey, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (64.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (50.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Downey, CA

Average pressure in March - Downey, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Downey, CA

Average wind speed in March - Downey, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Downey, CA

Average humidity in March - Downey, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (51%).

Average rainfall in March
Downey, CA

Average rainfall in March - Downey, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in March
Downey, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Downey, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.3 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Downey, 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: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Downey, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Downey, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Downey, CA

Average UV index in March - Downey, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Downey, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Downey, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in March
Downey, CA

Average visibility in March - Downey, 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).

Downey, California, USA

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