March weather forecast
Tempe, AZ

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The Tempe Town Lake of Tempe City, Arizona
The Tempe Town Lake of Tempe City, Arizona

Weather in March

March brings warmer weather to Tempe, with temperatures ranging from 55.4°F (13°C) to 75.7°F (24.3°C). The city enjoys a little over 12 hours of daylight, complemented by low cloud coverage and moderate wind speeds. Relative humidity drops, influencing a drier climate, and outdoor activities become more enjoyable. Day trips under the sun are encouraged as the UV index remains in the middle range. Despite the warmer temperatures and lower rainfall of 0.63" (16mm), March maintains a comfortable weather scenario.

Temperature

With the onset of March, Tempe observes a minor temperature ascent, with the average high-temperature adjusting from February's refreshing 67.5°F (19.7°C) to a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C). During the month of March, an average low-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) is recorded in Tempe.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 29%.

Rainfall

In Tempe, during March, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Tempe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 57.7 days and collects up to 7.72" (196mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Tempe, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March in Tempe, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 6:47 pm MST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Tempe is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Tempe?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C) and a low-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Tempe?

In March, the average relative humidity in Tempe, Arizona, is 29%.

How much does it rain in Tempe in March?

In March, in Tempe, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Tempe?

The average day length in March in Tempe is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Tempe?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Tempe, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 6:47 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tempe have in March?

In Tempe, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Tempe?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Tempe, AZ

Average temperature in March - Tempe, AZ
  • Average high temperature in March: 75.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (102.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 55.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (84.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Tempe, AZ

Average pressure in March - Tempe, AZ
  • Average pressure in March: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Tempe, AZ

Average wind speed in March - Tempe, AZ
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Tempe, AZ

Average humidity in March - Tempe, AZ
  • Average humidity in March: 29%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (44%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (16%).

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Average rainfall in March
Tempe, AZ

Average rainfall in March - Tempe, AZ
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in March
Tempe, AZ

Average rainfall days in March - Tempe, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Tempe, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Tempe, AZ

Average sunshine days in March - Tempe, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 27.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Tempe, AZ

Average UV index in March - Tempe, AZ
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Tempe, AZ

Average cloud cover in March - Tempe, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in March
Tempe, AZ

Average visibility in March - Tempe, 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).

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