March weather forecast
Downey, CA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Downey, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.5°F (20.3°C) and an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C) in March, hardly different from the 65.8°F (18.8°C) recorded in February. Downey's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Humidity

In Downey, the average relative humidity in March is 59%.

Rainfall

In Downey, California, in March, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Downey, California, there are 46 rainfall days, and 6.77" (172mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Downey, California, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:49 pm PST. On the last day of March, in Downey, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:12 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

The average sunshine in March is 8.8h.

UV index

In Downey, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. 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

What is the temperature in March in Downey?

Downey in March has an average high-temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Downey?

In March, the average relative humidity in Downey, California, is 59%.

How many days does it rain in March in Downey?

In Downey, California, in March, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Downey have in March?

The average day length in March in Downey, California, is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Downey?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:49 pm PST. On the last day of the month, in Downey, California, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:12 pm PDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Downey?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Downey, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Downey have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Downey, California, is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in March in Downey?

In Downey, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Downey, CA

Average temperature in March - Downey, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (64.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (50.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Downey, CA

Average pressure in March - Downey, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Downey, CA

Average wind speed in March - Downey, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Downey, CA

Average humidity in March - Downey, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (51%).

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Average rainfall in March
Downey, CA

Average rainfall in March - Downey, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in March
Downey, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Downey, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.3 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Downey, CA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Downey, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Downey, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Downey, CA

Average UV index in March - Downey, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in March
Downey, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Downey, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in March
Downey, CA

Average visibility in March - Downey, 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).

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