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 sea temperature 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 onset of March notes an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C), subtly shifted from February's 71.2°F (21.8°C). During March, Longboat Key observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C).Humidity
March through May, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Longboat Key, in March, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Longboat Key, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.1 days and collects up to 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation.Ocean temperature
In Longboat Key, the average seawater temperature in March is 66.7°F (19.3°C).Note: For the majority, swimming in 66.7°F (19.3°C) does not offer a pleasant experience. Below 69.8°F (21°C), the difficulty in controlling breathing escalates.
Daylight
In Longboat Key, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
Sunshine
In Longboat Key, the average sunshine in March is 8.7h.UV index
In Longboat Key, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in March leads to these guidelines:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Average temperature in March
Longboat Key, FL
- Average high temperature in March: 74.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 61.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (56.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Longboat Key, FL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Longboat Key, FL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Longboat Key, FL
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Longboat Key, FL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.42").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.06").
Average rainfall days in March
Longboat Key, FL
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and November (8.3 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Longboat Key, FL
- Average sea temperature in March: 66.7°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (64.1°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Longboat Key, FL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Longboat Key, FL
- Average sunshine days in March: 20.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Longboat Key, FL
- Average UV index in March: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in March
Longboat Key, FL
- Average cloud cover in March: 25
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in March
Longboat Key, FL
- 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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