March weather forecast
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rancho Palos Verdes, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 62.8°F (17.1°C) and min 54°F (12.2°C).

Temperature

Transitioning into March, Rancho Palos Verdes records an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C), almost identical to February's 61.5°F (16.4°C). Rancho Palos Verdes observes a minimal variance in temperature, with a consistent average low of 54°F (12.2°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Rancho Palos Verdes, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.1 rainfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Rancho Palos Verdes, the average seawater temperature in March is 58.5°F (14.7°C).
Note: Swimming in 58.5°F (14.7°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March in Rancho Palos Verdes, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:50 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:13 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 Rancho Palos Verdes, the average sunshine in March is 8.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Rancho Palos Verdes. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Rancho Palos Verdes?

Rancho Palos Verdes in March has an average high-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Rancho Palos Verdes?

In Rancho Palos Verdes, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

How many days does it rain in March in Rancho Palos Verdes?

In Rancho Palos Verdes, during March, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

What is the ocean temperature in March in Rancho Palos Verdes?

In Rancho Palos Verdes, California, in March, the average water temperature is 58.5°F (14.7°C). Swimming in 58.5°F (14.7°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

How many hours of daylight does Rancho Palos Verdes have in March?

In Rancho Palos Verdes, California, the average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Rancho Palos Verdes?

On the first day of March in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:50 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:13 pm PDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Rancho Palos Verdes?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 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 Rancho Palos Verdes?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, is 8.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Rancho Palos Verdes?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

How high is the UV index in March in Rancho Palos Verdes?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Average temperature in March - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 62.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (73.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (61.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 54°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (53.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Average pressure in March - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Average wind speed in March - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Average humidity in March - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (61%).

Average rainfall in March
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Average rainfall in March - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in March
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.1 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Average sea temperature in March - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • Average sea temperature in March: 58.4°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (67.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (58.3°F).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rancho Palos Verdes, 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: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (20 days).

Average UV index in March
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Average UV index in March - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in March
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Average visibility in March - Rancho Palos Verdes, 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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