March weather forecastFort Jones, CA

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a chilly month in Fort Jones, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

Fort Jones's shift into March is marked by a subtle change to a still chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) from February's 44.6°F (7°C) in temperature. An average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Fort Jones, in March, during 16.7 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Jones, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116 days and collects up to 17.8" (452mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Jones, there are 30.9 snowfall days, and 20.47" (520mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:02 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Fort Jones, the average sunshine in March is 7.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March leads to these advisories:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During March, Fort Jones experiences an average high-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and a low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In Fort Jones, during March, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

In March, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated.

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:02 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:36 pm PDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.9h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Fort Jones, CA

  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Fort Jones, 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 August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fort Jones, CA

  • Average wind speed in March: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Fort Jones, CA

  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in March
Fort Jones, CA

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.16").

Average rainfall days in March
Fort Jones, CA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fort Jones, CA

  • Average snowfall in March: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fort Jones, CA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Jones, CA

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fort Jones, CA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Fort Jones, CA

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Fort Jones, CA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in March
Fort Jones, CA

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (5mi).