March weather forecast
Sunset Beach, CA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a refreshing month in Sunset Beach, California, with an average temperature ranging between max 65.3°F (18.5°C) and min 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

The onset of March brings with it an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C), showing a negligible variation from the month before. Sunset Beach's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 53.6°F (12°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 66%.

Rainfall

In Sunset Beach, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 57.8 rainfall days, and 8.82" (224mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:49 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:12 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 Sunset Beach, California, the average sunshine in March is 8.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Sunset Beach, California. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

Sunset Beach in March has an average high-temperature of 65.3°F (18.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Sunset Beach?

In March, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Sunset Beach, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Sunset Beach?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:49 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:12 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 Sunset Beach, California, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.7h.

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 intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Sunset Beach, CA

Average temperature in March - Sunset Beach, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 65.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (52.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Sunset Beach, CA

Average pressure in March - Sunset Beach, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Sunset Beach, CA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and October (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Sunset Beach, CA

Average humidity in March - Sunset Beach, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (57%).

Average rainfall in March
Sunset Beach, CA

Average rainfall in March - Sunset Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in March
Sunset Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Sunset Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (2.3 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sunset Beach, 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 4min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sunset Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Sunset Beach, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Sunset Beach, CA

Average UV index in March - Sunset Beach, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Sunset Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Sunset Beach, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in March
Sunset Beach, CA

Average visibility in March - Sunset 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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