March weather forecast
El Cajon, CA

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Weather in March

As spring arrives in full bloom, March signifies a well-marked departure from the colder months. With temperatures continuing their ascension, conditions for outdoor activities like hiking and sightseeing in El Cajon enhance considerably. Longer sunshine hours and increasing daylight time make the weather more enjoyable for those in love with the outdoors. However, rainfall persists, albeit at a reduced rate when compared to February. March brings warmer days with temperatures soaring to 67.3°F (19.6°C) from 48.9°F (9.4°C), although wet days still linger with seven precipitation days on record.

Temperature

March's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. El Cajon records a steady low-temperature average of 48.9°F (9.4°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 63%.

Rainfall

In El Cajon, California, in March, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in El Cajon, there are 56.1 rainfall days, and 8.27" (210mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:45 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:07 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 in El Cajon is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in El Cajon?

March temperatures in El Cajon, California, vary between a high-temperature of 67.3°F (19.6°C) and a low-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in El Cajon?

In March, the average relative humidity in El Cajon is 63%.

How much does it rain in El Cajon in March?

In March, in El Cajon, California, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in El Cajon?

The average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in El Cajon?

On the first day of March in El Cajon, California, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:45 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:07 pm PDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in El Cajon?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in El Cajon is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
El Cajon, CA

Average temperature in March - El Cajon, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 67.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 48.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (47.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
El Cajon, CA

Average pressure in March - El Cajon, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
El Cajon, CA

Average wind speed in March - El Cajon, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
El Cajon, CA

Average humidity in March - El Cajon, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (53%).

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Average rainfall in March
El Cajon, CA

Average rainfall in March - El Cajon, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in March
El Cajon, CA

Average rainfall days in March - El Cajon, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.4 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
El Cajon, CA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - El Cajon, CA
  • 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: 8h and 4min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
El Cajon, CA

Average sunshine days in March - El Cajon, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
El Cajon, CA

Average UV index in March - El Cajon, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in March
El Cajon, CA

Average cloud cover in March - El Cajon, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in March
El Cajon, CA

Average visibility in March - El Cajon, 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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