March weather forecast
Palm Harbor, FL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Palm Harbor, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 71.6°F (22°C) and min 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

Palm Harbor experiences a minor change to a still agreeable 71.6°F (22°C) in average high-temperature during March, closely reflecting February. Palm Harbor records an average temperature drop to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically collects 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In Palm Harbor, the average seawater temperature in March is 65.1°F (18.4°C).
Note: Swimming is not an enjoyable activity for the majority when the water is at 65.1°F (18.4°C). The difficulty of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:48 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 in Palm Harbor is 8.8h.

UV index

In Palm Harbor, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature during March is 71.6°F (22°C) and the low-temperature is 61.5°F (16.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the driest month?

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Palm Harbor, during March, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How cold is the water in March?

In March, the average ocean temperature is 65.1°F (18.4°C). Swimming in 65.1°F (18.4°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Palm Harbor, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

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 EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Palm Harbor?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Palm Harbor is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Palm Harbor, FL

Average temperature in March - Palm Harbor, FL
  • Average high temperature in March: 71.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (65.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 61.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (55°F).

Average pressure in March
Palm Harbor, FL

Average pressure in March - Palm Harbor, FL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Palm Harbor, FL

Average wind speed in March - Palm Harbor, FL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Palm Harbor, FL

Average humidity in March - Palm Harbor, FL
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Palm Harbor, FL

Average rainfall in March - Palm Harbor, FL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.79").

Average rainfall days in March
Palm Harbor, FL

Average rainfall days in March - Palm Harbor, FL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Palm Harbor, FL

Average sea temperature in March - Palm Harbor, FL
  • Average sea temperature in March: 65.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (61.1°F).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Palm Harbor, FL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Palm Harbor, FL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Palm Harbor, FL

Average sunshine days in March - Palm Harbor, FL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Palm Harbor, FL

Average UV index in March - Palm Harbor, FL
  • Average UV index in March: 5

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
Palm Harbor, FL

Average cloud cover in March - Palm Harbor, 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 20).

Average visibility in March
Palm Harbor, FL

Average visibility in March - Palm Harbor, 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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