March weather forecast
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a comfortable month in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.2°F (19°C) and an average low of 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Temperature

Rancho Santa Margarita's weather in March, with an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C), subtly shifts from February's 64°F (17.8°C). March nights observe an average temperature dip to a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Rancho Santa Margarita is 67%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout March, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 64.2 rainfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rancho Santa Margarita, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:47 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:10 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, California, is 8.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Rancho Santa Margarita. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rancho Santa Margarita in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Rancho Santa Margarita, is 66.2°F (19°C), while the average low-temperature is 50.4°F (10.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Rancho Santa Margarita?

The average relative humidity in March in Rancho Santa Margarita is 67%.

How many days does it rain in March in Rancho Santa Margarita?

In Rancho Santa Margarita, in March, during 8.6 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rancho Santa Margarita have in March?

In March, the average day length in Rancho Santa Margarita is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Rancho Santa Margarita?

On the first day of March in Rancho Santa Margarita, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:47 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:10 pm PDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Rancho Santa Margarita?

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Rancho Santa Margarita is 8.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rancho Santa Margarita?

The months with the lowest UV index in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

How high is the UV index in March in Rancho Santa Margarita?

In Rancho Santa Margarita, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average temperature in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 66.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 50.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (48.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average pressure in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average wind speed in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average humidity in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (56%).

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Average rainfall in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.9 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, 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: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average UV index in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in March
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average visibility in March - Rancho Santa Margarita, 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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