March weather forecast
El Centro, CA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a warm month in El Centro, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 79.2°F (26.2°C) and an average low of 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

In El Centro, the onset of March comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from February's pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C) to a warm 79.2°F (26.2°C). El Centro records a significant temperature drop in March nights, lowering to an average of 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in El Centro is 31%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are March, April, July through September and December, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of rainfall.

Daylight

In El Centro, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March in El Centro, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 5:39 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:02 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 El Centro, the average sunshine in March is 9.1h.

UV index

In El Centro, California, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in El Centro in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 79.2°F (26.2°C) and 56.7°F (13.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in El Centro?

In El Centro, the average relative humidity in March is 31%.

What is the rainiest month in El Centro?

The months with the most rainfall in El Centro are March, April, July through September and December, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in El Centro in March?

In El Centro, California, in March, it is raining for 1 days, with typically 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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

In El Centro, the average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in El Centro?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 5:39 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:02 pm PDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in El Centro?

In March, the average sunshine duration in El Centro, California, is 9.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March in El Centro is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
El Centro, CA

Average temperature in March - El Centro, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (106.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (66.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 56.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (85.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (49.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
El Centro, CA

Average pressure in March - El Centro, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.78"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
El Centro, CA

Average wind speed in March - El Centro, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
El Centro, CA

Average humidity in March - El Centro, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 31%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (40%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (21%).

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Average rainfall in March
El Centro, CA

Average rainfall in March - El Centro, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.08"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March, April, July, August, September and December (0.08").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0").

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Average rainfall days in March
El Centro, CA

Average rainfall days in March - El Centro, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (2.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (0.3 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - El Centro, 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: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
El Centro, CA

Average sunshine days in March - El Centro, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 29.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (30.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (25.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
El Centro, CA

Average UV index in March - El Centro, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in March
El Centro, CA

Average cloud cover in March - El Centro, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 17).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in March
El Centro, CA

Average visibility in March - El Centro, 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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