March weather forecast
Watsonville, CA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Watsonville, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.5°F (6.4°C) and max 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

The commencement of March records an average high-temperature of a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C), barely varying from February's 59.5°F (15.3°C). An average minimum temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) is recorded in Watsonville during the month of March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68.3 rainfall days, and 11.38" (289mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Watsonville is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:29 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 Watsonville, the average sunshine in March is 8.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in March translates into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Watsonville?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and a low-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Watsonville?

March is the most humid month in Watsonville, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in March in Watsonville?

The average relative humidity in March in Watsonville is 75%.

How much does it rain in Watsonville in March?

In Watsonville, in March, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in March in Watsonville?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Watsonville?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of the month, in Watsonville, California, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:29 pm PDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Watsonville, 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 Watsonville have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Watsonville is 8.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Watsonville?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Watsonville, California, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Watsonville, CA

Average temperature in March - Watsonville, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (54.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (43.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Watsonville, CA

Average pressure in March - Watsonville, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Watsonville, CA

Average wind speed in March - Watsonville, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August, September, October and November (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Watsonville, CA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (65%).

Average rainfall in March
Watsonville, CA

Average rainfall in March - Watsonville, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.13").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in March
Watsonville, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Watsonville, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Watsonville, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Watsonville, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Watsonville, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are April, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Watsonville, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Watsonville, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Watsonville, CA

Average visibility in March - Watsonville, 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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