March weather forecastCentral, AZ

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an agreeable month in Central, Arizona, with an average temperature varying between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 68.4°F (20.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) in February to a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C). Nighttime in March brings a stark departure from the daily high in Central, Arizona, resting at an average low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 33%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.6 rainfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Central, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:16 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 6:39 pm MST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 68.4°F (20.2°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C) respectively.

In Central, the average relative humidity in March is 33%.

In Central, in March, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

March through November are months without snowfall.

In March, it doesn't snow. February is the latest month when it typically snows.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 6:39 pm MST.

In Central, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.3h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Central, AZ

  • Average high temperature in March: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Central, AZ

  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Central, AZ

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Central, AZ

  • Average humidity in March: 33%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (20%).

Average rainfall in March
Central, AZ

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.12").

Average rainfall days in March
Central, AZ

  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Central, AZ

  • Average snowfall in March: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Central, AZ

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Central, AZ

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Central, AZ

  • Average sunshine days in March: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Central, AZ

  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Central, AZ

  • Average cloud cover in March: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in March
Central, AZ

  • 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).