March weather forecastStanford, CA

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Stanford, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.7°F (7.6°C) and max 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

The transition from February to March sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C), from a not significantly different 59.5°F (15.3°C). March's average low-temperature reading in Stanford settles at a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 74%, March is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Stanford, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 63.3 rainfall days, and 9.53" (242mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:03 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:30 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 in Stanford is 7.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

In Stanford, 61.3°F (16.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 45.7°F (7.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

In March, the average relative humidity in Stanford is 74%.

In Stanford, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Stanford, California, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

On the first day of March in Stanford, California, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:03 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:30 pm PDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Stanford, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Stanford, California, is 7.9h.

In Stanford, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Stanford, CA

  • Average high temperature in March: 61.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (45.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Stanford, CA

  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

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

Average wind speed in March
Stanford, CA

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (4.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Stanford, CA

  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (65%).

Average rainfall in March
Stanford, CA

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0").

Average rainfall days in March
Stanford, CA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Stanford, 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 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Stanford, CA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18 days).

Average UV index in March
Stanford, CA

  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Stanford, CA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in March
Stanford, 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).