March weather forecast
Santa Margarita, CA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a comfortable month in Santa Margarita, California, with an average temperature ranging between max 64.4°F (18°C) and min 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Santa Margarita's weather in March, with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 64.4°F (18°C), subtly shifts from February's 61.3°F (16.3°C). In Santa Margarita, an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) is recorded during March nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the most rainfall in Santa Margarita. Rain falls for 10.2 days and accumulates 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Santa Margarita is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March in Santa Margarita, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:23 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 8.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Santa Margarita is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in March leads to these recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Santa Margarita in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Santa Margarita, California, during March are 64.4°F (18°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Santa Margarita?

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

What is the average humidity in March in Santa Margarita?

In Santa Margarita, the average relative humidity in March is 68%.

What is the wettest month in Santa Margarita?

March is the month with the most rainfall in Santa Margarita. Rain falls for 10.2 days and accumulates 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Santa Margarita in March?

In March, in Santa Margarita, California, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Santa Margarita?

The average day length in March in Santa Margarita, California, is 12h and 0min.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PST. On the last day of the month, in Santa Margarita, California, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:23 pm PDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average temperature in March - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 64.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (42.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Santa Margarita, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average wind speed in March - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (5.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average humidity in March - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 68%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (50%).

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Average rainfall in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall in March - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.8 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average UV index in March - 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 February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in March
Santa Margarita, CA

Average visibility in March - 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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