March weather forecast
La Quinta, CA

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The old town of La Quinta, California, at the base of the vast Santa Rosa Mountains
The old town of La Quinta, California, at the base of the vast Santa Rosa Mountains

Weather in March

March witnesses La Quinta experiencing a further increase in temperatures, indicating a transition towards the city’s notably hot and dry summer season. The most notable difference from February comes in the form of March's high of 67.3°F (19.6°C) and a low of 48.7°F (9.3°C). Concurrently, the intensity of the Sun's rays augment, reflected in the UV index reading of 5 for this month. Turning also our attention to the skies, the percentage of cloud cover remains relatively stable. With more daylight hours at disposal, the city starts to turn more active under clear skies.

Temperature

March's arrival brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from 61.7°F (16.5°C) in February to a still refreshing 67.3°F (19.6°C). La Quinta reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in La Quinta is 41%.

Rainfall

In La Quinta, during March, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 51.6 rainfall days, and 6.06" (154mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:42 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:05 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 9.1h.

UV index

In La Quinta, California, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During March, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in La Quinta?

The high-temperature, in March, in La Quinta, is 67.3°F (19.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in La Quinta?

In March, the average relative humidity in La Quinta is 41%.

How much does it rain in La Quinta in March?

In La Quinta, during March, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in March in La Quinta?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in La Quinta?

On the first day of March in La Quinta, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:42 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:05 pm PDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in La Quinta, California, 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 La Quinta?

In La Quinta, California, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in La Quinta?

In La Quinta, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
La Quinta, CA

Average temperature in March - La Quinta, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 67.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (43.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
La Quinta, CA

Average pressure in March - La Quinta, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
La Quinta, CA

Average wind speed in March - La Quinta, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
La Quinta, CA

Average humidity in March - La Quinta, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 41%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (47%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and August (29%).

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Average rainfall in March
La Quinta, CA

Average rainfall in March - La Quinta, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in March
La Quinta, CA

Average rainfall days in March - La Quinta, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.8 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
La Quinta, CA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - La Quinta, 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: 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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
La Quinta, CA

Average sunshine days in March - La Quinta, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 26.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (18.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
La Quinta, CA

Average UV index in March - La Quinta, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
La Quinta, CA

Average cloud cover in March - La Quinta, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in March
La Quinta, CA

Average visibility in March - La Quinta, 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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