March weather forecast
North Sarasota, FL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a warm month in North Sarasota, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 74.1°F (23.4°C) and 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

North Sarasota's average high-temperature in March sits at a warm 74.1°F (23.4°C), showing little difference from the previous month. In March, North Sarasota encounters an average low-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) during the night.

Humidity

March through May, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In North Sarasota, during March, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In North Sarasota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.1 days and collects up to 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March in North Sarasota, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 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 March, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

In North Sarasota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The high-temperature, in March, in North Sarasota, is 74.1°F (23.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 61.5°F (16.4°C).

What are the least humid months?

March through May, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in March?

In North Sarasota, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In North Sarasota, during March, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does North Sarasota have in March?

In North Sarasota, the average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does North Sarasota have in March?

In North Sarasota, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in March in North Sarasota?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
North Sarasota, FL

Average temperature in March - North Sarasota, 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
North Sarasota, FL

Average pressure in March - North Sarasota, 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
North Sarasota, FL

Average wind speed in March - North Sarasota, 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
North Sarasota, FL

Average humidity in March - North Sarasota, 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
North Sarasota, FL

Average rainfall in March - North Sarasota, 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
North Sarasota, FL

Average rainfall days in March - North Sarasota, 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 daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
North Sarasota, FL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - North Sarasota, 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
North Sarasota, FL

Average sunshine days in March - North Sarasota, 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
North Sarasota, FL

Average UV index in March - North Sarasota, 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
North Sarasota, FL

Average cloud cover in March - North Sarasota, 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
North Sarasota, FL

Average visibility in March - North Sarasota, 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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