March weather forecast
Placentia, CA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a pleasant month in Placentia, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.5°F (20.3°C) and 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

The start of March sees the average high-temperature at a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C), showing little difference from February's 65.3°F (18.5°C). Placentia encounters an average low-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Placentia is 59%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 53.2 rainfall days, and 7.72" (196mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Placentia, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:48 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:11 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 March, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in March translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Placentia in March?

In Placentia, 68.5°F (20.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 51.1°F (10.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 59%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Placentia, during March, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Placentia have in March?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:48 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:11 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 Placentia?

In Placentia, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Placentia, California, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Placentia, CA

Average temperature in March - Placentia, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (64.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (49.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Placentia, CA

Average pressure in March - Placentia, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Placentia, CA

Average wind speed in March - Placentia, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Placentia, CA

Average humidity in March - Placentia, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (50%).

Average rainfall in March
Placentia, CA

Average rainfall in March - Placentia, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in March
Placentia, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Placentia, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.4 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Placentia, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Placentia, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Placentia, CA

Average UV index in March - Placentia, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 5

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

Average cloud cover in March
Placentia, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Placentia, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in March
Placentia, CA

Average visibility in March - Placentia, 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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