March weather forecastOro Valley, AZ
March
Weather in March
March presages the arrival of spring in Oro Valley, Arizona, bringing with it, an upswing the weather conditions. The overall temperature profile is higher with the maximum recorded temperature hitting 70.7°F (21.5°C). This month sees a sharp decline in humidity, leaving behind the slightly damp conditions of the previous months. The daylight hours stretch longer, and sunshine time is significantly higher. March also comes with decreased rainfall, signifying the end of the winter rains.Temperature
In March, the meteorological conditions subtly change with the average high-temperature edging from a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in February to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C). Oro Valley observes an average nighttime temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Oro Valley is 31%.Rainfall
In March, in Oro Valley, Arizona, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout March, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Oro Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73.3 days and collects up to 11.22" (285mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January, March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Oro Valley is 12h and 1min.On the first day of March in Oro Valley, Arizona, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:43 pm MST.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine in Oro Valley, Arizona, is 9.1h.UV index
In Oro Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Oro Valley, AZ
- Average high temperature in March: 70.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (60.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 49.6°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (42.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Oro Valley, AZ
- Average pressure in March: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Oro Valley, AZ
- Average wind speed in March: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Oro Valley, AZ
- Average humidity in March: 31%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (46%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (20%).
Average rainfall in March
Oro Valley, AZ
- Average rainfall in March: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (0.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Oro Valley, AZ
- Average rainfall days in March: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Oro Valley, AZ
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Oro Valley, AZ
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Oro Valley, AZ
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Oro Valley, AZ
- Average sunshine days in March: 28 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).
Average UV index in March
Oro Valley, AZ
- Average UV index in March: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Oro Valley, AZ
- Average cloud cover in March: 16
The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in March
Oro Valley, 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).
