March weather forecastColumbia, CA

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a moderate month in Columbia, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

March welcomes an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C), not much different from the preceding month. In March, the recorded average low-temperature is a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Columbia aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Columbia, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:55 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:24 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 Columbia, the average sunshine in March is 7.9h.

UV index

In Columbia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in March, in Columbia, is 59.4°F (15.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C).

With an average relative humidity of 70%, March is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in March is 70%.

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.

In Columbia, California, in March, during 13.4 rainfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

March is the last month it regularly snows in Columbia. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Columbia aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

In Columbia, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:55 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:24 pm PDT.

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.

In Columbia, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.9h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbia, California, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Columbia, CA

  • Average high temperature in March: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Columbia, CA

  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Columbia, CA

  • Average wind speed in March: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Columbia, CA

  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (32%).

Average rainfall in March
Columbia, CA

  • Average rainfall in March: 4.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.76").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in March
Columbia, CA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Columbia, CA

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Columbia, CA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Columbia, CA

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Columbia, CA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (28.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Columbia, CA

  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Columbia, CA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in March
Columbia, 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).