Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The average high-temperature is a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C) in March, hardly different from the 53.8°F (12.1°C) recorded in February. In Standard, the average nighttime temperature during March is an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C).Humidity
The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 70%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Standard, during March, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.6 snowfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Standard, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:55 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 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
In Standard, the average sunshine in March is 7.9h.UV index
In Standard, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Average temperature in March
Standard, CA
- Average high temperature in March: 56.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (35.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Standard, CA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Standard, CA
- Average wind speed in March: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Standard, CA
- Average humidity in March: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (70%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (33%).
Average rainfall in March
Standard, CA
- Average rainfall in March: 5.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (5.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").
Average rainfall days in March
Standard, CA
- Average rainfall days in March: 14 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Standard, CA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.62"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Standard, CA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Standard, CA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Standard, CA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Standard, CA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Standard, CA
- Average cloud cover in March: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).
Average visibility in March
Standard, 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).
Standard, California, USA
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