March weather forecast
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a refreshing month in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.2°F (19°C) and an average low of 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Temperature

With March's arrival, Rancho Santa Margarita's weather records an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C), marking little difference from February's 64°F (17.8°C). Rancho Santa Margarita sees an average low-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C) during March.

Humidity

In Rancho Santa Margarita, the average relative humidity in March is 67%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout March, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 64.2 rainfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rancho Santa Margarita, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:47 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:10 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 8.5h.

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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Rancho Santa Margarita in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Rancho Santa Margarita, is 66.2°F (19°C), while the average low-temperature is 50.4°F (10.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 67%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Rancho Santa Margarita, in March, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Rancho Santa Margarita have in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:47 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:10 pm PDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Rancho Santa Margarita?

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 Rancho Santa Margarita, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average temperature in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 66.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 50.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (48.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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

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

Average wind speed in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average wind speed in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.3mph

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

Average humidity in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average humidity in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (56%).

Average rainfall in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.9 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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

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, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average visibility in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, 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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