March weather forecastSanta Maria, CA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is still a refreshing month in Santa Maria, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average high of 65.3°F (18.5°C).Temperature
The average high-temperature during March is a still refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. March nights in Santa Maria cool down to an average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C).Humidity
The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 68%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.Daylight
In Santa Maria, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:57 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:22 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 8.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Santa Maria are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Santa Maria, CA
- Average high temperature in March: 65.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Santa Maria, CA
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Santa Maria, CA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Santa Maria, CA
- Average humidity in March: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).
Average rainfall in March
Santa Maria, CA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").
Average rainfall days in March
Santa Maria, CA
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (0.8 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Santa Maria, 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 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Santa Maria, CA
- Average sunshine days in March: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Santa Maria, CA
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in March
Santa Maria, CA
- Average cloud cover in March: 26
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in March
Santa Maria, 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).
