March weather forecast
Salinas, CA

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Weather in March

Weather characteristics during March undergo a mild shift compared to February. Rainfall gets heavier, totaling 1.18" (30mm) and spanning over 10.5 days. There is an agreement between the city's overall warmth and the slightly increased hours of daylight, up to about 12 hours. A slight increment is seen in the temperature, with the high reaching 61°F (16.1°C) and the low not dipping below 44.2°F (6.8°C). Temperature-wise, the weather remains comfortable for the residents of Salinas.

Temperature

Salinas commences March with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 61°F (16.1°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Salinas's temperature lowers to a mean of 44.2°F (6.8°C) during the nights in March.

Humidity

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Salinas, there are 57.8 rainfall days, and 6.57" (167mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Salinas, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:28 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 8.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in March transforms into this advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

Salinas in March has an average high-temperature of 61°F (16.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Salinas, in March, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Salinas have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:28 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 8.2h.

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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Salinas, CA

Average temperature in March - Salinas, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 61°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (44.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Salinas, CA

Average pressure in March - Salinas, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Salinas, CA

Average wind speed in March - Salinas, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Salinas, CA

Average humidity in March - Salinas, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in March
Salinas, CA

Average rainfall in March - Salinas, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in March
Salinas, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Salinas, 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 August (0.8 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Salinas, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Salinas, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (19.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Salinas, CA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Salinas, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Salinas, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in March
Salinas, CA

Average visibility in March - Salinas, 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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