March weather forecast
Sunset Beach, FL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sunset Beach, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.5°F (15.3°C) and max 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Temperature

Sunset Beach experiences an average high-temperature of a warm 75.6°F (24.2°C) with the onset of March, subtly varied from February's 71.8°F (22.1°C). Sunset Beach's March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Humidity

In Sunset Beach, the average relative humidity in March is 70%.

Rainfall

In Sunset Beach, in March, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.2 rainfall days, and 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March 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 Sunset Beach, the average sunshine in March is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Sunset Beach, is 75.6°F (24.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 59.5°F (15.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 70%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Sunset Beach, Florida, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Sunset Beach, the average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

What time 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, 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 in Sunset Beach, Florida, 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Sunset Beach, FL

Average temperature in March - Sunset Beach, FL
  • Average high temperature in March: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (67.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 59.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (53.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Sunset Beach, FL

Average pressure in March - Sunset Beach, 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
Sunset Beach, FL

Average wind speed in March - Sunset Beach, FL
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Sunset Beach, FL

Average humidity in March - Sunset Beach, FL
  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Sunset Beach, FL

Average rainfall in March - Sunset Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").

Average rainfall days in March
Sunset Beach, FL

Average rainfall days in March - Sunset Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sunset Beach, FL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sunset Beach, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sunset Beach, FL

Average sunshine days in March - Sunset Beach, FL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (4.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Sunset Beach, FL

Average UV index in March - Sunset Beach, 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
Sunset Beach, FL

Average cloud cover in March - Sunset Beach, FL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Sunset Beach, FL

Average visibility in March - Sunset Beach, 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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