March weather forecast
Yosemite National Park, CA

With the arrival of March, Yosemite National Park experiences an upswing in temperatures, signifying the gradual journey towards spring. March stands as the third snowiest month of the year, receiving an average of 12.9" (328mm) of snowfall. Daylight spans over 12 hours, teamed with 9 hours of sunshine, inducing a pleasant weather all day. The park bursts into bloom with the subtle warmth, spelling a magical charm over the landscape. The shoots of blossoming flowers against the backdrop of snow create picturesque scenes worth capturing.

Temperature

March marks a minor ascent in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C). A noteworthy temperature dip to a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) is observed during the nights of March in Yosemite National Park.

Rainfall

In Yosemite National Park, California, during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 65 rainfall days, and 36.26" (921mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. During March, Yosemite National Park regularly aggregates up to 12.91" (328mm) of snow. Throughout the year, 65.31" (1659mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Yosemite National Park, California, is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:52 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Yosemite National Park is 9h.

UV index

In Yosemite National Park, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.