March weather forecast
Pacifica, CA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a mild month in Pacifica, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average low of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

Pacifica's weather in March indicates an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C), nearly consistent with the 56.7°F (13.7°C) of February. In March, Pacifica's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a slight decrease, stabilizing at an average of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Pacifica, in March, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 77.3 rainfall days, and 6.81" (173mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pacifica, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Pacifica, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:04 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:32 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 7.5h.

UV index

In Pacifica, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Pacifica, in March, during 10.5 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:04 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:32 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 7.5h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Pacifica, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Pacifica, CA

Average temperature in March - Pacifica, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (67.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (48.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Pacifica, CA

Average pressure in March - Pacifica, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Pacifica, CA

Average wind speed in March - Pacifica, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Pacifica, CA

Average humidity in March - Pacifica, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are November and December (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Pacifica, CA

Average rainfall in March - Pacifica, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and September (0.12").

Average rainfall days in March
Pacifica, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Pacifica, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (3.6 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pacifica, 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: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pacifica, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Pacifica, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (18.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Pacifica, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Pacifica, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Pacifica, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in March
Pacifica, CA

Average visibility in March - Pacifica, 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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