March weather forecast
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rancho Santa Fe, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 64°F (17.8°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

Rancho Santa Fe observes an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C) in March, barely different from 63°F (17.2°C) in February. Rancho Santa Fe experiences a mean low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) during March.

Humidity

In Rancho Santa Fe, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

Rainfall

In Rancho Santa Fe, in March, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 55.7 rainfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:46 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:08 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 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

During March, Rancho Santa Fe experiences an average high-temperature of 64°F (17.8°C) and a low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Rancho Santa Fe, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Rancho Santa Fe, during March, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:46 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:08 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Rancho Santa Fe?

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Rancho Santa Fe, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Average temperature in March - Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (76.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (63°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (51.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Average pressure in March - Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Average wind speed in March - Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Average humidity in March - Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (60%).

Average rainfall in March
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Average rainfall in March - Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in March
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Rancho Santa Fe, 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 August (2.8 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21 days).

Average UV index in March
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Average UV index in March - Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and 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 Santa Fe, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Average visibility in March - Rancho Santa Fe, 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).

Rancho Santa Fe, California, USA

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