March weather forecast
Solana Beach, CA

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Weather in March

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

Temperature

The advent of March reveals an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 64°F (17.8°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Solana Beach records an average nighttime low of 52.7°F (11.5°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Solana Beach, during March, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. In Solana Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 55.7 days and collects up to 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In March, the average ocean temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C).
Note: Swimming in water that is 59.4°F (15.2°C) is not enjoyable for most. Breathing becomes more challenging to manage as the water temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day 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 7:09 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Solana Beach, in March, the average high-temperature is 64°F (17.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.7°F (11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Solana Beach is 69%.

How much does it rain in March?

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

How cold is the water in March?

In Solana Beach, the average seawater temperature in March is 59.4°F (15.2°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

How many hours of daylight does Solana Beach have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

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 7:09 pm PDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Solana Beach, 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 Solana Beach, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.7h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Solana Beach, CA

Average temperature in March - Solana Beach, 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
Solana Beach, CA

Average pressure in March - Solana Beach, 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
Solana Beach, CA

Average wind speed in March - Solana Beach, 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
Solana Beach, CA

Average humidity in March - Solana Beach, 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
Solana Beach, CA

Average rainfall in March - Solana Beach, 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
Solana Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Solana Beach, 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 sea temperature in March
Solana Beach, CA

Average sea temperature in March - Solana Beach, CA
  • Average sea temperature in March: 59.4°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (58.7°F).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Solana Beach, CA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Solana Beach, 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
Solana Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Solana Beach, 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
Solana Beach, CA

Average UV index in March - Solana Beach, 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
Solana Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Solana Beach, 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
Solana Beach, CA

Average visibility in March - Solana Beach, 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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