March weather forecast
Thornton, CA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Thornton, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.5°F (17.5°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an average high-temperature of a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C), subtly diverging from February's 59.7°F (15.4°C). Thornton, in March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 75%, March is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Thornton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 63.8 days and collects up to 12.6" (320mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through November are months without snowfall in Thornton.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:59 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 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 8h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in March leads to these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Thornton, is 63.5°F (17.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 75%, March is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Thornton, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Thornton, California, during March, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Thornton, snow does not fall in January through November.

How many hours of daylight does Thornton have in March?

In Thornton, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:59 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 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 many hours of sunshine does Thornton have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Thornton?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Thornton is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Thornton, CA

Average temperature in March - Thornton, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 63.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41°F).

Average pressure in March
Thornton, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Thornton, CA

Average wind speed in March - Thornton, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and June (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Thornton, CA

Average humidity in March - Thornton, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (45%).

Average rainfall in March
Thornton, CA

Average rainfall in March - Thornton, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in March
Thornton, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Thornton, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.9 days).

Average snowfall days in March
Thornton, CA

Average snowfall days in March - Thornton, CA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Thornton, 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: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Thornton, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Thornton, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Thornton, CA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Thornton, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Thornton, 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
Thornton, CA

Average visibility in March - Thornton, 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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