March weather forecast
Mammoth Lakes, CA

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Perfect water reflections of trees, rocks, and distant mountains in the clear water of Mammoth Lakes, California
Perfect water reflections of trees, rocks, and distant mountains in the clear water of Mammoth Lakes, California

Weather in March

The signs of spring surface in March, with Mammoth Lakes basking in more sunshine as temperatures begin to creep upwards. The snowfall decreases to 5.2" (132mm), indicating a transition from winter to spring. The charm of the city intensifies, surrounded by melting snow and budding flowers. The weather starts to clear up as the transition period takes hold. Mammoth Lakes transforms from a winter haven to a spring paradise during this month.

Temperature

The arrival of March records an average high-temperature of a still wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C), closely related to the 34°F (1.1°C) observed in February. March nights observe an average temperature dip to a subzero cold 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Mammoth Lakes, in March, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.7 rainfall days, and 4.92" (125mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Mammoth Lakes, in March, during 11.3 snowfall days, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 60.8 snowfall days, and 28.58" (726mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:50 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Mammoth Lakes, the average sunshine in March is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mammoth Lakes are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The high-temperature during March is 37.6°F (3.1°C) and the low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Mammoth Lakes, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Mammoth Lakes, California, in March, during 11.3 snowfall days, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:50 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:18 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 8.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mammoth Lakes?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Average temperature in March - Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Average pressure in March - Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Average wind speed in March - Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Average humidity in March - Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (34%).

Average rainfall in March
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Average rainfall in March - Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (0.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and October (0.08").

Average rainfall days in March
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (6.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Average snowfall in March - Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Average snowfall days in March - Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mammoth Lakes, 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: 8h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Average UV index in March - Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in March
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Average visibility in March - Mammoth Lakes, 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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