March weather forecastChico, CA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is still a refreshing month in Chico, California, with an average temperature varying between 59.7°F (15.4°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).Temperature
March's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still moderate 59.7°F (15.4°C), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. In March, Chico's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C) during the night.Humidity
March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.Rainfall
In Chico, California, in March, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.7 days and collects up to 21.81" (554mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:00 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:31 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
In Chico, the average sunshine in March is 7.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Chico, CA
- Average high temperature in March: 59.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 42.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (39°F).
Average pressure in March
Chico, CA
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Chico, CA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Chico, CA
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (32%).
Average rainfall in March
Chico, CA
- Average rainfall in March: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").
Average rainfall days in March
Chico, CA
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Chico, CA
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Chico, CA
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chico, CA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Chico, CA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Chico, CA
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Chico, CA
- Average cloud cover in March: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).
Average visibility in March
Chico, CA
- 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).
