March weather forecast
Yosemite National Park, CA

With the arrival of March, Yosemite National Park experiences an upswing in temperatures, signifying the gradual journey towards spring. March stands as the third snowiest month of the year, receiving an average of 12.9" (328mm) of snowfall. Daylight spans over 12 hours, teamed with 9 hours of sunshine, inducing a pleasant weather all day. The park bursts into bloom with the subtle warmth, spelling a magical charm over the landscape. The shoots of blossoming flowers against the backdrop of snow create picturesque scenes worth capturing.

Temperature

The arrival of March brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in February to a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C). A steady average of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) throughout March in Yosemite National Park underscores a considerable divergence from the daytime high.

Rainfall

In Yosemite National Park, in March, during 10 rainfall days, 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 65 rainfall days, and 36.26" (921mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Yosemite National Park, in March, 12.91" (328mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 65.31" (1659mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:52 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:20 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 9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.