March weather forecast
Encinitas, CA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Encinitas, is still a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average high of 63.5°F (17.5°C).

Temperature

The introduction of March sees an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C), hardly deviating from February. In Encinitas, the average temperature during the nights of March drops to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 69%.

Rainfall

In Encinitas, during March, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Encinitas, California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 63.5 days and collects up to 6.65" (169mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In Encinitas, in March, the average water temperature is 59°F (15°C).
Note: Most individuals do not find swimming at 59°F (15°C) to be enjoyable. As the water temperature declines below 69.8°F (21°C), maintaining control over one's breathing becomes harder.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:46 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:09 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

The average sunshine in March is 8.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Encinitas, is 63.5°F (17.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 52.7°F (11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 69%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Encinitas, in March, during 7.8 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in March?

In Encinitas, in March, the average water temperature is 59°F (15°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 59°F (15°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Encinitas, the average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:46 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:09 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 8.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Encinitas is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average daylight
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Average sunshine days
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Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Encinitas, CA

Average temperature in March - Encinitas, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 63.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (76.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (62.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (51.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Encinitas, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Encinitas, CA

Average wind speed in March - Encinitas, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Encinitas, CA

Average humidity in March - Encinitas, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (60%).

Average rainfall in March
Encinitas, CA

Average rainfall in March - Encinitas, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in March
Encinitas, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Encinitas, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (3.4 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Encinitas, CA

Average sea temperature in March - Encinitas, CA
  • Average sea temperature in March: 59.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (58.7°F).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Encinitas, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Encinitas, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Encinitas, CA

Average UV index in March - Encinitas, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Encinitas, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Encinitas, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Encinitas, CA

Average visibility in March - Encinitas, 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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