March weather forecast
Orinda, CA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Orinda, California, with an average temperature ranging between max 61.7°F (16.5°C) and min 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

In March, Orinda notes an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C), hardly different from the preceding month. During March, Orinda records an average temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Orinda, during March, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Orinda, California, there are 74.4 rainfall days, and 12.6" (320mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Orinda is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:02 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Orinda, California, the average sunshine in March is 7.8h.

UV index

In Orinda, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Orinda?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Orinda, California, during March are 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Orinda?

With an average relative humidity of 74%, March is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in March in Orinda?

In Orinda, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Orinda?

In Orinda, California, during March, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Orinda have in March?

The average day length in March in Orinda is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Orinda?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:02 pm PST. On the last day of the month, in Orinda, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 pm PDT.

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

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

In Orinda, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.8h.

How high is the UV index in March in Orinda?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Orinda is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Orinda, CA

Average temperature in March - Orinda, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 45.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Orinda, CA

Average pressure in March - Orinda, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Orinda, CA

Average wind speed in March - Orinda, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Orinda, CA

Average humidity in March - Orinda, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (60%).

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Average rainfall in March
Orinda, CA

Average rainfall in March - Orinda, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.6").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in March
Orinda, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Orinda, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Orinda, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Orinda, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Orinda, CA

Average UV index in March - Orinda, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Orinda, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Orinda, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in March
Orinda, CA

Average visibility in March - Orinda, 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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