March weather forecast
Santa Margarita, CA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a refreshing month in Santa Margarita, California, with an average temperature varying between 64.4°F (18°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Santa Margarita transitions into March recording an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 64.4°F (18°C), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. Santa Margarita's temperature drops to an average low of 44.2°F (6.8°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 10.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Santa Margarita is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:23 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 8.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March leads to these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Santa Margarita, in March, the average high-temperature is 64.4°F (18°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What are the most humid months in Santa Margarita?

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Santa Margarita, the average relative humidity in March is 68%.

What is the rainiest month in Santa Margarita?

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 10.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Santa Margarita, California, in March, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Santa Margarita, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Santa Margarita?

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

Average temperature in March - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 64.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (42.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average pressure in March - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average wind speed in March - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (5.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average humidity in March - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 68%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (50%).

Average rainfall in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall in March - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.8 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average UV index in March - 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 February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average visibility in March - 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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