Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Orleans experiences an average nighttime temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in the month of March.Humidity
The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 84%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 19.3 days. Throughout March, 6.14" (156mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Orleans, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.2 days and collects up to 39.02" (991mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Orleans aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:05 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:38 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 5.9h.UV index
In Orleans, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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Average temperature in March
Orleans, CA
- Average high temperature in March: 51.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (47.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (30.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Orleans, CA
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Orleans, CA
- Average wind speed in March: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Orleans, CA
- Average humidity in March: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).
Average rainfall in March
Orleans, CA
- Average rainfall in March: 6.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (7.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").
Average rainfall days in March
Orleans, CA
- Average rainfall days in March: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Orleans, CA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Orleans, CA
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orleans, CA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Orleans, CA
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Orleans, CA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Orleans, CA
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in March
Orleans, CA
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April and December (4mi).
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