March weather forecast
Gilroy, CA

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A colorful sunset sky over the hilly region of Gilroy in California
A colorful sunset sky over the hilly region of Gilroy in California

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an enjoyable month in Gilroy, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.6°F (4.8°C) and max 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C), marking a negligible difference from February's 60.8°F (16°C). Gilroy, amid March nights, sees a noteworthy disparity from daily highs with an average temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Gilroy, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Gilroy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 43.4 days and collects up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Gilroy, the average sunshine in March is 8.3h.

UV index

In Gilroy, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during March translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature during March is 63.3°F (17.4°C) and the low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Gilroy, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Gilroy, in March, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Gilroy, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:28 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 many hours of sunshine does Gilroy have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Gilroy, CA

Average temperature in March - Gilroy, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (54.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (40.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Gilroy, CA

Average pressure in March - Gilroy, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Gilroy, CA

Average wind speed in March - Gilroy, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Gilroy, CA

Average humidity in March - Gilroy, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (57%).

Average rainfall in March
Gilroy, CA

Average rainfall in March - Gilroy, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0").

Average rainfall days in March
Gilroy, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Gilroy, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gilroy, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gilroy, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Gilroy, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (21.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Gilroy, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Gilroy, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Gilroy, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in March
Gilroy, CA

Average visibility in March - Gilroy, 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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