March weather forecast
San Marcos, CA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a comfortable month in San Marcos, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and an average low of 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C), closely following the temperature pattern of February. San Marcos records a steady low-temperature average of 49.5°F (9.7°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in San Marcos is 66%.

Rainfall

In San Marcos, California, in March, during 7.8 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In San Marcos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 52.1 days and collects up to 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in San Marcos, California, is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:46 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:08 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 San Marcos, the average sunshine in March is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in March translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in San Marcos?

The high-temperature, in March, in San Marcos, records 65.8°F (18.8°C), while the low-temperature is 49.5°F (9.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in San Marcos?

In San Marcos, the average relative humidity in March is 66%.

How many days does it rain in March in San Marcos?

In March, in San Marcos, California, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in San Marcos?

In San Marcos, the average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in San Marcos?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:46 pm PST. On the last day of the month, in San Marcos, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:08 pm PDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in San Marcos is 8.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in San Marcos?

The months with the lowest UV index in San Marcos are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in March in San Marcos?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in San Marcos, California, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
San Marcos, CA

Average temperature in March - San Marcos, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.9°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (63.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 49.5°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°F).

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Average pressure in March
San Marcos, CA

Average pressure in March - San Marcos, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
San Marcos, CA

Average wind speed in March - San Marcos, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in March
San Marcos, CA

Average humidity in March - San Marcos, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 66%

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

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Average rainfall in March
San Marcos, CA

Average rainfall in March - San Marcos, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in March
San Marcos, CA

Average rainfall days in March - San Marcos, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
San Marcos, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
San Marcos, CA

Average sunshine days in March - San Marcos, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20 days).

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Average UV index in March
San Marcos, CA

Average UV index in March - San Marcos, 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
San Marcos, CA

Average cloud cover in March - San Marcos, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in March
San Marcos, CA

Average visibility in March - San Marcos, 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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