Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
As February turns into March, the average high-temperatures rest at a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C), showing a minor variation from the prior month. Orleans witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) throughout March.Humidity
March is the most humid month in Orleans, with an average relative humidity of 84%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 19.3 days. Throughout March, 6.14" (156mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 39.02" (991mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Orleans aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Orleans is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Orleans, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:05 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:38 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 March, the average sunshine in Orleans, California, is 5.9h.UV index
In Orleans, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Orleans in March?
What is the most humid month in Orleans?
What is the average humidity in March in Orleans?
How much does it rain in Orleans in March?
What is the last month it snows in Orleans?
How many hours of daylight does Orleans have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Orleans?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Orleans?
How long on average sun shines in March in Orleans?
How high is the UV index in March in Orleans?
Average temperature in March
Orleans, CA
- Average high temperature in March: 51.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (47.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (30.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Orleans, CA
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Orleans, CA
- Average wind speed in March: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Orleans, CA
- Average humidity in March: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).
Average rainfall in March
Orleans, CA
- Average rainfall in March: 6.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (7.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").
Average rainfall days in March
Orleans, CA
- Average rainfall days in March: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Orleans, CA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Orleans, CA
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orleans, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Orleans, CA
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Orleans, CA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Orleans, CA
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in March
Orleans, CA
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April and December (4mi).
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