March weather forecast
South San Francisco, CA

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A sign in large font of the South San Francisco City, California, on the hills over the scenic home setting below

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in South San Francisco, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 48.2°F (9°C) and an average high of 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. In March, South San Francisco experiences a temperature dip to an average of 48.2°F (9°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In South San Francisco, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In South San Francisco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 53.6 days and collects up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in South San Francisco is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:03 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:32 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 South San Francisco is 7.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in South San Francisco in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in South San Francisco, is 58.5°F (14.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 48.2°F (9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in South San Francisco?

In March, the average relative humidity in South San Francisco, California, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in South San Francisco?

In South San Francisco, California, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in March in South San Francisco?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in South San Francisco?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:03 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:32 pm PDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.7h.

How high is the UV index in March in South San Francisco?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in South San Francisco, California, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
South San Francisco, CA

Average temperature in March - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (70°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 48.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (56.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, February and December (47.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
South San Francisco, CA

Average pressure in March - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
South San Francisco, CA

Average wind speed in March - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
South San Francisco, CA

Average humidity in March - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
South San Francisco, CA

Average rainfall in March - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (0.79").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in March
South San Francisco, CA

Average rainfall days in March - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.1 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
South San Francisco, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
South San Francisco, CA

Average sunshine days in March - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are June, July and September (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (19.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
South San Francisco, CA

Average UV index in March - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
South San Francisco, CA

Average cloud cover in March - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in March
South San Francisco, CA

Average visibility in March - South San Francisco, 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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