March weather forecast
Santa Clara, OR

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Santa Clara, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

Upon the onset of March, Santa Clara witnesses an average high-temperature of a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 36.1°F (2.3°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Santa Clara is 86%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 19.8 days. Throughout March, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Santa Clara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Santa Clara, during March, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Santa Clara, Oregon, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.8 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of March, in Santa Clara, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:39 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 5.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

Santa Clara in March has an average high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Santa Clara?

The average relative humidity in March is 86%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Santa Clara, during March, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Santa Clara, in March, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Clara have in March?

In Santa Clara, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:01 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:39 pm PDT.

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 PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Santa Clara, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Santa Clara is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Santa Clara, OR

Average temperature in March - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Santa Clara, OR

Average pressure in March - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Santa Clara, OR

Average wind speed in March - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and December (4.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (3.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Santa Clara, OR

Average humidity in March - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Santa Clara, OR

Average rainfall in March - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Santa Clara, OR

Average rainfall days in March - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Santa Clara, OR

Average snowfall in March - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Santa Clara, OR

Average snowfall days in March - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Santa Clara, OR

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Santa Clara, OR

Average sunshine days in March - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Santa Clara, OR

Average UV index in March - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Santa Clara, OR

Average cloud cover in March - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Santa Clara, OR

Average visibility in March - Santa Clara, OR
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (4mi).

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